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

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There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta 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 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ATL - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 33m
    $140–570

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 59m
    $197–353

  3. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane ATL - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 39m
    $164–594

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

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ATL - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 46m
    $148–640

  5. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ATL - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 57m
    $144–566

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    28h 34m
    $246–471

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 860.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 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 Atlanta Bus Station to Mackinac Island via Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 25h 59m.

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