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How to get fromAltoona to Mackinaw Cityby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Altoona to Mackinaw City by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Johnstown Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane JST - PLN
    7h 36m
    $161–513

  2. Drive 637.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altoona to Mackinaw Citycar car 637.4 mi
    11h
    $117–168

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    20h 24m
    $137–260

  4. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SCE - PLN
    8h 51m
    $143–496

  5. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PIT - PLN
    9h 13m
    $157–535

  6. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MDT - PLN
    10h 5m
    $238–958

  7. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    20h 48m
    $172–380

Altoona to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Altoona, PA, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Altoona to Mackinaw City. However, you can take the train to Johnstown Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), then take the taxi to Mackinaw City. Alternatively, you can take a train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Mackinaw via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Detroit Greyhound in around 20h 24m.

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