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How to get fromCarlisle to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MDT - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 45m
    $105–451

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 15m
    $157–287

  3. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MDT - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 22m
    $118–472

  4. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane MDT - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 24m
    $130–475

Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 607.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Carlisle, PA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Market Square Transfer Center, take the line 7 bus to Harrisburg International Airport, walk to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hanover St & High St to Mackinac Island via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 25h 15m.

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