What is the cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Rochester?

The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Rochester is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Traverse City to Rochester?

The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $120 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Traverse City and Rochester?

No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Rochester. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Rochester Bus Stop via Greyhound Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

How far is it from Traverse City to Rochester?

The distance between Traverse City and Rochester is 419 miles. The road distance is 514.1 miles.

How do I travel from Traverse City to Rochester without a car?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Rochester without a car is to bus which takes 19h 50m and costs $120 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Traverse City to Rochester?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Traverse City to Rochester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Traverse City to Rochester bus from?

Traverse City to Rochester bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.

Bus or fly from Traverse City to Rochester?

The best way to get from Traverse City to Rochester is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 19h 50m.

Where does the Traverse City to Rochester bus arrive?

Traverse City to Rochester bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.

Can I drive from Traverse City to Rochester?

Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Rochester is 514 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Traverse City to Rochester.

Where can I stay near Rochester?

There are 182+ hotels available in Rochester.

Traverse City to Rochester - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Traverse City to Rochester by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly to Rochester
best
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Rochester (ROC)plane TVC - ROC
4h 28m
$123–585
Drive 511.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Traverse City to Rochestercar 511.1 mi
9h 30m
$94–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus
19h 50m
$120–237
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain
21h 48m
$270–557
Fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane TVC - BUF
2. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus
6h 29m
$113–583
Bus via Toronto
1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
2. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
4. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus
22h 45m
$120–277

Traverse City to Rochester by bus

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19h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416.1 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Rochester (ROC) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to Rochester Bus Stop via Grand Rapids, Greyhound Grand Rapids, Detroit Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 19h 50m.

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