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How to get fromAtlanta to Mackinaw Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Mackinaw City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Pellston

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    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ATL - PLN
    8h 57m
    $104–500

  2. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    26h 25m

  3. Drive  939 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Mackinaw Citycar car 939 mi
    16h 52m
    $172–248

  4. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus

    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 Mackinaw Citybus bus
    10h 9m
    $124–524

  5. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    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. Ignacebus bus
    8h 25m
    $112–530

  6. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane ATL - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Mackinaw Citycar car
    8h 30m
    $134–622

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay City to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    26h 30m
    $173–293

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 852.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Pellston (PLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Mackinaw City via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 26h 25m.

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