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How to get fromTraverse City to Rochesterby plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Rochester by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, train, line 492 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane TVC - DTW
    2. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to University Drive & Rochesterbus bus
    5h 39m
    $73–404

  2. Drive 225.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Traverse City to Rochestercar car 225.6 mi
    4h 8m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus 1484
    2. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train Wolverine
    11h 45m
    $80–171

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus 1484
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo to Royal Oak Amtrakbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    11h 45m
    $80–131

  5. Bus via Southfield Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus 1484
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Southfield Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0160
    13h 25m
    $57–103

Traverse City to Rochester by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to University Drive & Rochester via Kalamazoo and Royal Oak Transit Center in around 11h 45m.

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