Airport & Hotels

Track Route 14 on a map between Downtown TC, Cherry Capital Airport, East Bay Beach District, and Acme by clicking here.  

 

 

NEW!! Check out BATA's morning airport transporation trial service. 

NOTE: Riders can start making reservations on February 24, 2025, with the first official day of service being February 26.

 

What: Dedicated morning transportation from almost anywere in Traverse City to the airport - including downton TC, East Bay Beach District hotels and many residentail neighborhoods (see map)

 

When: Monday - Friday from 4 a.m. - 7 a.m. (need a ride to the airport outside of this window see other options below)

 

How: Riders need to request a ride at least 48 hours in advance but can schedule up to two weeks in advance of their travel date. Rides must be scheduled in advance by calling BATA Scheduling at 231.941.2324 or through the BATA Link mobile app, which is available from the Apple and Google Play App Stores.

 

Cost: The cost to ride is $12 per person and luggage can be safely stored in the seat with the passengers. 

 

Other helpful tips: 

• When making a trip request, riders can choose a pick-up or arrival time based on their preference.
• This trial service is dedicated to airport transportation. In most cases the bus will take riders directly to the airport but may pick up other nearby passengers heading to the airport at the same time.

 

Other Airport Transportation Options

 

BATA's Village Loop Route 14 - Acme provides direct transportation for between the Cherry Capital Airport, East Bay/West Bay hotels, Grand Traverse Resort, Acme, and downtown Traverse City. Check the schedule for departure times or go to www.batabustracker.com to track Route 14 as it travels to/from the airport. 

 

Riders can arrive and depart at the Bayline stops on US 31 at Barlow St, Milliken/Fair, TC State Park/Pinestead Reef, Economy Inn/Grand Beach Hotel, and Four Mile Road - plus Grand Travere Resort in Acme, Woodland Creek Park-n-Ride, and Hall St. Transfer Station in Downtown Traverse City. 

 

For service to the hotel door, tell the driver at the airport which hotel you are staying at along its route or call 231-941-2324 to ask dispatch for a bus to deviate to your hotel and bring you to the airport.  

 

 

Headed anywhere in Grand Traverse or Leelanau County? Try on-demand LINK ride requests in the greater Traverse City region!  Seven days a week, early morning until about 8pm outside of TC and 10:30pm around TC.  

 

BATA Link can bring you to the airport in a cost-effective way! Download the BATA Link App to get started.  The BATA Link app can be downloaded from the Apple or Google Play app stores.  You may schedule a ride up to a day in advance with the app, or call Dispatch at 231-941-2324. Link costs $6 each-way, or *$3.00 for those eligible for reduced fare. 

 

 

 

[Take the bus to your hotel and downtown]

 

 

Would you like to talk to a live operator to request a ride? Call 231.941.2324

 

 

Updated:02.11.25