Bus · Traverse City

Bay Area Transportation Authority

13 bus routes in Traverse City. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on BATA in the CityTransit app.

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Routes
13
Stops
247
Modes
Bus

BATA at a glance

Serves
Traverse City, Michigan
Modes
Bus
Service hours
7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Time zone
America/Detroit
Schedule valid through
Jan 1, 2100
Data last updated
Oct 28, 2026
Official website
bata.net

Busiest BATA routes

  • Bay Line Bayline
  • 7 Crosstown
  • 1 Downtown To Gt Mall
  • 2 Downtown To Lafranier Transfer Park-N-Ride
  • 12 Traverse City To Interlochen

About BATA

Bay Area Transportation Authority is a public transportation provider that serves the Traverse City area. Bay Area Transportation Authority operates the following transit modes across the Traverse City area: Bus. In total, BATA operates 13 routes and serves 247 stops or stations in the Traverse City area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.

Bay Area Transportation Authority routes

Bay Area Transportation Authority Bus · 13 routes

Bay Area Transportation Authority: frequently asked questions

How many routes does Bay Area Transportation Authority operate?

Bay Area Transportation Authority operates 13 bus routes and serves 247 stops or stations in Traverse City.

What are the Bay Area Transportation Authority service hours?

Most Bay Area Transportation Authority service runs from about 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.

What are the busiest Bay Area Transportation Authority routes?

By scheduled trips, the busiest Bay Area Transportation Authority routes are Bay Line Bayline, 7 Crosstown, 1 Downtown To Gt Mall, 2 Downtown To Lafranier Transfer Park-N-Ride, 12 Traverse City To Interlochen.

How do I contact Bay Area Transportation Authority?

Website: https://www.bata.net/.

How do I see Bay Area Transportation Authority schedules and next departures?

Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Traverse City, then pick Bay Area Transportation Authority to browse routes and timetables.

Bay Area Transportation Authority service updates

Check the CityTransit app for Bay Area Transportation Authority schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.

Bay Area Transportation Authority fares

Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit Bay Area Transportation Authority's official site for ride fares and tickets.

Bay Area Transportation Authority schedules

Looking for a specific Bay Area Transportation Authority bus schedule? All Bay Area Transportation Authority lines and schedules in Traverse City are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.

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