There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus, rideshare, car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
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
1h 13m$63–386Drive 251.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 251.9 mi
4h 38m$46–67Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
9h 37m$47–113Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Traverse City to Detroit-DTW251.9 mi
4h 38mBus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Dearborntrain Wolverine
10h 1m$75–151Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus 1484
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 1m$75–121
Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 1h 13m and costs $60 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at McNamara Terminal via Greyhound Grand Rapids, East Lansing, MI and North Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Traverse City and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 212 miles. The road distance is 253.3 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus via Lansing which takes 9h 37m and costs $45 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 1h 13m and costs $60 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 9h 37m.
Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Traverse City to Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Delta flies from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to McNamara Terminal via Grand Rapids, Greyhound Grand Rapids, East Lansing Michigan Flyer, East Lansing, MI, Detroit Metro Airport, and North Terminal in around 9h 37m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
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
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Michigan Flyer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- 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
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Kalamazoo to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Traverse City to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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