There are 3 ways to get from Saginaw to Traverse City by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Saginaw to Flintbus
- Take the bus from Flint to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse Citybus
9h 15m$53–115Drive 146.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saginaw to Traverse Citycar 146.7 mi
2h 56m$27–39Fly
- Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane MBS - TVC
7h 6m$71–360
Saginaw to Traverse City by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saginaw to Traverse City is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Saginaw to Traverse City is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saginaw to Traverse City. However, there are services departing from Saginaw and arriving at Traverse City via Flint and Grand Rapids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
The distance between Saginaw and Traverse City is 303 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.
The best way to get from Saginaw to Traverse City without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Saginaw to Traverse City, including transfers.
Saginaw to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Saginaw station.
The best way to get from Saginaw to Traverse City is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $360 and takes 7h 6m.
Saginaw to Traverse City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Flint station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saginaw to Traverse City is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Saginaw to Traverse City.
What companies run services between Saginaw, MI, USA and Traverse City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Saginaw to Traverse City via Flint and Grand Rapids in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, Delta and United Airlines fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Traverse City (TVC) 5 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Traverse City via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mbs International Airport to Traverse City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Saginaw to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Traverse City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
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