There are 5 ways to get from Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
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 Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MBS - TVC
6h 9m$51–310Drive 135.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse Citycar 135.6 mi
2h 39m$25–36Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Alma College Bookstoretaxi
- Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to Petoskey, MIbus
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Traverse City, MIbus
7h 6m$89–142Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Saginaw-MBS to Traverse City135.6 mi
2h 39mBus
- Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Mackinawbus 1485
- Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MIbus 1484
9h 38m$78–139
Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Traverse City (TVC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Bay City, MI and arriving at Traverse City, MI via Mackinaw City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Saginaw Airport (MBS) and Traverse City is 121 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City, including transfers.
Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Bay City, MI station.
The best way to get from Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $50 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 9h 38m.
Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Mackinaw station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Saginaw Airport (MBS), USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Traverse City (TVC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saginaw Airport (MBS) to Traverse City, MI via Bay City, MI and Mackinaw City in around 9h 38m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Alma College Bookstore to Petoskey, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Bay City, MI to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Saginaw-MBS to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $45–60
A Greater Bay Cab Co
- Phone
- +1 989-894-1118
Tri-City Taxi
- Phone
- +1 989-684-5960
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