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How to get fromAthens to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ATH - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 13m
    $406–1,313

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

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane ATH - 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
    18h 4m
    $409–1,330

  3. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ATH - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    19h 49m
    $414–1,334

  4. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ATH - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h 47m
    $425–1,329

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration19h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,216.9 mi
  • Duration: 18h 13m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH 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 the taxi to Athens-Airport-ATH airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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