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

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There are 8 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

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane AUS - PLN
    10h 4m
    $176–672

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

    cheapest
    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. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 43m
    $141–650

  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, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    35h 59m
    $359–448

  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, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    40h 38m
    $388–888

  5. Drive  1,483.8 mi

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

  6. 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
    12h 16m
    $219–791

  7. 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 Mackinawbus bus
    11h 44m
    $158–663

  8. 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
    $378–868

Austin to Mackinaw City by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration35h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,294.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 4m

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

Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pellston (PLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Austin to Mackinaw via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, LaSalle & 35th Street, Clark & Harrison, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 35h 59m.

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