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How to get fromTraverse City, MI to Detroitby bus, plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Traverse City, MI to Detroit by bus, plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Line 14 bus to Traverse City, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14 to Cherry Capital Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane TVC - DTW
    4h 46m
    $55–365

  2. Drive 243.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Traverse City, MI to Detroitcar car 243.6 mi
    4h 39m
    $45–65

  3. Bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus bus 1484
    2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus 1483
    9h 30m
    $55–102

  4. Bus to Pellston, fly

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Pellstonbus bus
    2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PLN - DTW
    5h 59m
    $80–414

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Traverse City, MI to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane LAN - DTW
    5h 39m
    $83–467

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus 1484
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    9h 35m
    $55–104

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus 1484
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    9h 42m
    $78–154

Traverse City, MI to Detroit by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Detroit Bus Station via Grand Rapids and Greyhound Grand Rapids in around 9h 30m.

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