There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS) by plane, bus, taxi, 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 Traverse City (TVC) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane TVC - MBS
3h 32m$58–326Drive 135.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS)car 135.9 mi
2h 40m$25–36Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Petoskey, MIbus
- Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Alma College Bookstorebus
- Take the taxi from Alma College Bookstore to Saginaw Airport (MBS)taxi
7h 6m$85–139Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Traverse City to Saginaw-MBS135.9 mi
2h 40mBus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus 1484
- Take the bus from Mackinaw to Bay City, MIbus 1485
9h 39m$78–137
Traverse City (TVC) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS) is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS) is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS). However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at Bay City, MI via Mackinaw. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
The distance between Traverse City and Saginaw Airport (MBS) is 115 miles. The road distance is 136.7 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 6m and costs $85 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS), including transfers.
Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS) is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $55 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 9h 39m.
Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Mackinaw City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS) is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Traverse City to Saginaw Airport (MBS).
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and Saginaw Airport (MBS), 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, MI to Saginaw Airport (MBS) via Mackinaw and Bay City, MI in around 9h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Mbs International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Mbs International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Petoskey, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Petoskey, MI to Alma College Bookstore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw to Bay City, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Traverse City to Saginaw-MBS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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