There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Dearborn by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW)plane TVC - DTW
2h 21m$70–428Drive 244 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Dearborncar 244 mi
4h 37m$45–65Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain Wolverine
9h 42m$65–141Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 42m$64–106Bus via Lafayette & Fifth
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
10h 24m$57–96
Traverse City to Dearborn by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Dearborn is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Dearborn is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $70 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Dearborn. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Michigan & Schaefer via Kalamazoo and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
The distance between Traverse City and Dearborn is 228 miles. The road distance is 245.4 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Dearborn without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 42m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Traverse City to Dearborn, including transfers.
Traverse City to Dearborn bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Dearborn is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $70 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 42m.
Traverse City to Dearborn bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Kalamazoo Metro Transit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Dearborn is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Traverse City to Dearborn.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Dearborn, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Michigan & Schaefer via Kalamazoo and Dearborn Transit Center in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
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