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How to get fromAustin to Mackinaw Cityby plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Austin to Mackinaw City by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Pellston

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane AUS - PLN
    11h 21m
    $133–629

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Traverse City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane AUS - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    12h 39m
    $132–595

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    35h 34m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    40h 38m
    $822–1,285

  5. Drive  1,483.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Mackinaw Citycar car 1,483.8 mi
    24h 58m
    $271–392

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane AUS - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    13h
    $158–663

  7. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane AUS - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    10h 59m
    $151–650

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Pellston

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SAT - PLN
    13h 59m
    $177–750

  9. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane AUS - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Mackinaw Citycar car
    11h 57m
    $173–771

  10. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    41h 32m
    $807–1,255

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,297.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pellston (PLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Mackinaw City via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Chicago, California & 35th Street, Western Orange Line Station, Western-Orange, LaSalle/Van Buren, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 35h 34m.

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