Transportation Department

Transportation Services

Bus service is provided to approximately 35% of TCAPS students and local private and parochial school students. Routes include more than 2,000 bus stops in a 300-square-mile area and drivers travel more than 6,000 miles per day. The district averages over a million miles annually.

Inclement Weather Announcements

Student and staff safety is the district’s top priority so it may become necessary to cancel school as a result of weather conditions (mostly in the winter), power outages, or other related conditions not within the control of school authorities. On days when weather may make traveling difficult, a decision on whether to cancel school is made by 5:00 a.m., if possible, and by 6:00 a.m. at the latest. School cancellations are broadcast on all local television and radio stations and posted on the district website and social media.

Transportation Information


Driving Concerns/Routing Questions: 231.933.1933

Viewing Your Student's Bus Route Information via MyRide K-12.

Traverse City Area Public Schools utilizes an app called MyRide K-12.  The app allows guardians/parents to view their student's routing information, directions to set up an account, or to view their student's routing information, can be found here.

Check Your Routing Information Frequently

In an effort to provide the most efficient transportation services possible and enhance communications, TCAPS requires eligible students to sign up for transportation services each school year.

Please note that bus stops and/or pick up/drop off times may change throughout the school year should new students need to be added to existing routes. Although we will do our best to keep you informed, it may not always be possible for us to let you know of time/stop changes in advance. We recommend that you check this information frequently throughout the school year, especially during the first few weeks of the school year.