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How to get fromBuffalo to Mackinaw Cityby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Pellston

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BUF - PLN
    6h 50m
    $74–409

  2. Bus via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    17h 55m

  3. Train, bus via London

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Londontrain train
    3. Take the train from London to Sarniatrain train
    4. Take the train from Port Huron Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    19h 6m
    $157–650

  4. Drive  492.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Mackinaw Citycar car 492.5 mi
    8h 2m
    $90–130

  5. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YTZ - YAM
    3. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Mackinaw Citycar car
    8h 2m
    $191–547

  6. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYZ - YAM
    3. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Mackinaw Citycar car
    6h 51m
    $638–1,478

  7. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane BUF - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    8h 31m
    $99–433

  8. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BUF - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    8h 6m
    $87–440

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    18h 46m

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay City to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    21h 45m
    $106–189

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Pellston (PLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Mackinaw City via Cleveland Bus Station, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 17h 55m.

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