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How to get fromCharlotte Airport (CLT) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte Airport (CLT) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CLT - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 57m
    $134–565

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte 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
    26h 50m
    $183–330

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane CLT - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 15m
    $145–597

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane CLT - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 36m
    $155–588

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

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane CLT - 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
    8h 32m
    $158–663

  6. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CLT - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 53m
    $139–571

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 769.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Charlotte Airport (CLT), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte Airport (CLT) 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 take a bus from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Mackinac Island via Transit Center- Bay V, Transit Center- Bay E, 4th St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 26h 50m.

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