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Mackinaw City to Traverse City Bus Schedule

Bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City: Journey Information

There is one daily bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City. Traveling by bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City usually takes around 3 hours, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.

Distance82 mi (133 km)
Shortest duration3h 0m
Cheapest priceCZK 399.42
Trips per day1
Most frequent serviceIndian Trails
Bus lines1

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Bus Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Average score for buses from Mackinaw City to Traverse City

(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)

5.0

5.0

Wayne

August 8, 2025- Visiting family

Indian Trails

Pros: Short and nice get to see more of Michigan. Cons: All good. Tips: Get your tickef on time enjoy the ride.

5.0

Beverly

September 22, 2019- Solo travel

Indian Trails

Nice ride. Would use again

Price trends for buses from Mackinaw City to Traverse City

Average bus ticket prices from Mackinaw City to Traverse City by month

CZK 526CZK 420CZK 315CZK 210CZK 105DJFMAMJJASON

What bus companies travel from Mackinaw City to Traverse City?

There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Mackinaw City to Traverse City. Indian Trails is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Indian Trails13h 0mCZK 399.42
  • Book Indian Trails from Mackinaw City to Traverse City from CZK 399. Typically there is one Indian Trails schedule per day from Mackinaw City to Traverse City and you can expect on average to pay for a Indian Trails ticket to Traverse City. In Mackinaw City, Indian Trails departs to Traverse City from 102 South Huron Ave . In Traverse City, Indian Trails arrives at 115 Hall St .

    An average trip on Indian Trails from Mackinaw City to Traverse City takes 3 hours and 0 minutes .

    On weekends, Indian Trails offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Traverse City.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City

The bus takes an average of 3 hours to cover the 82 miles from Mackinaw City to Traverse City. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.

There is usually only one bus per day from Mackinaw City to Traverse City. It leaves the station in Mackinaw City at 7:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.

There is usually only one bus per day from Mackinaw City to Traverse City. Fortunately, this happens to be a direct bus, meaning that you do not have to get on a different bus at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Mackinaw City?

Main departure station: 102 South Huron Ave

Most buses depart from the main station in Mackinaw City.

All bus stations in Mackinaw City:

  • 102 South Huron Ave

Where does the bus arrive in Traverse City?

Main arrival station: 115 Hall St

All buses from Mackinaw City arrive at one main station in Traverse City.

All bus stations in Traverse City:

  • 115 Hall St

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