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How to get fromAmarillo to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Amarillo to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane AMA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 8m
    $180–644

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    33h 58m

  3. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane AMA - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 54m
    $189–660

  4. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane AMA - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 2m
    $223–761

  5. Bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    34h 28m
    $311–538

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    35h 19m
    $264–483

Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,174 mi
  • Duration: 10h 8m

What companies run services between Amarillo, TX, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Amarillo to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amarillo Multimodal Transfer Sta to Mackinac Island via St Louis Bus Station, St. Louis, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw City in around 33h 58m.

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