There are 3 ways to get from Traverse City to Saginaw by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane TVC - MBS
3h 24m$80–373Drive 146.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Saginawcar 146.6 mi
2h 56m$27–39Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Flintbus
- Take the bus from Flint to Saginawbus
9h 20m$53–113
Traverse City to Saginaw by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Saginaw is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Saginaw is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Saginaw. However, there are services departing from Traverse City and arriving at Saginaw via Grand Rapids and Flint. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Traverse City and Saginaw is 129 miles. The road distance is 147.5 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Saginaw without a car is to bus which takes 9h 20m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Traverse City to Saginaw, including transfers.
Traverse City to Saginaw bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Saginaw is to fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $80 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 9h 20m.
Traverse City to Saginaw bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Saginaw is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Traverse City to Saginaw.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Saginaw, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City to Saginaw via Grand Rapids and Flint in around 9h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Grand Rapids to Flint
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Flint to Saginaw
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
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