What is the cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Mackinaw City?

The cheapest way to get from Bismarck to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 16h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bismarck to Mackinaw City?

The fastest way to get from Bismarck to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $150 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Bismarck and Mackinaw City?

No, there is no direct bus from Bismarck to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from Bismarck and arriving at Mackinaw via Moorhead - MNSU, Brainerd, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.

How far is it from Bismarck to Mackinaw City?

The distance between Bismarck and Mackinaw City is 789 miles. The road distance is 852.1 miles.

How do I travel from Bismarck to Mackinaw City without a car?

The best way to get from Bismarck to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus via Fargo which takes 25h 20m and costs $210 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Bismarck to Mackinaw City?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Bismarck to Mackinaw City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bismarck to Mackinaw City bus from?

Bismarck to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bismarck station.

Bus or fly from Bismarck to Mackinaw City?

The best way to get from Bismarck to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Fargo, which costs $210 - $360 and takes 25h 20m.

Where does the Bismarck to Mackinaw City bus arrive?

Bismarck to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Moorhead - MNSU station.

What is the time difference between Bismarck and Mackinaw City?

Mackinaw City is 1h ahead of Bismarck. It is currently 5:48 PM in Bismarck and 6:48 PM in Mackinaw City.

Can I drive from Bismarck to Mackinaw City?

Yes, the driving distance between Bismarck to Mackinaw City is 852 miles. It takes approximately 16h 17m to drive from Bismarck to Mackinaw City.

Where can I stay near Mackinaw City?

There are 67+ hotels available in Mackinaw City.

Bismarck to Mackinaw City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bismarck to Mackinaw City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly to Pellston
best
1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Pellston (PLN)plane BIS - PLN
5h 51m
$151–516
Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane BIS - CIU
2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
9h 17m
$103–455
Bus via Fargo
1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Moorhead - MNSUbus
2. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Brainerdbus
3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus
4. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
5. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
25h 20m
$215–352
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Moorhead - MNSUbus
2. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Detroit Lakesbus
3. Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
31h 13m
$370–733
Drive 847.1 mi
1. Drive from Bismarck to Mackinaw Citycar 847.1 mi
16h 17m
$155–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
3. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus
4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
25h 20m
$199–344

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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9h 13mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783.9 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Bismarck, ND, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Pellston (PLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bismarck to Mackinaw via Moorhead - MNSU, Brainerd, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, and St. Ignace in around 25h 20m.

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