What is the cheapest way to get from Charleston to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Charleston to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $130 - $250 and takes 18h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charleston to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Charleston to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 25m and costs $140 - $600.

How far is it from Charleston to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Charleston and Mackinac Island is 558 miles.

How do I travel from Charleston to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Charleston to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 18h 54m and costs $130 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Charleston to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Charleston to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 106+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Charleston to Mackinac Island - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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Fly to Pellston, ferry
best
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Pellston (PLN)plane CRW - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 25m
$145–572
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
18h 54m
$137–243
Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane CRW - CIU
2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
10h 57m
$158–603

Yeager Airport (CRW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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10h 1mAverage Duration

$96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 554.8 mi
Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Charleston, WV, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Yeager Airport (CRW) 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 Charleston Bus Station to Mackinac Island via Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 18h 54m.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Charleston to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

Fly to Pellston, ferry

Bus, ferry

Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry