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How to get fromCharleston Airport (CHS) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CHS - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 54m
    $127–507

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

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane CHS - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 52m
    $138–537

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

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane CHS - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 54m
    $149–532

  4. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane CHS - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 39m
    $147–589

  5. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CHS - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 34m
    $133–514

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 939 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

What companies run services between Charleston Airport (CHS), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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 fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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