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How to get fromCharlotte Station (Amtrak) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlotte Station (Amtrak) 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
    8h 10m
    $137–572

  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 38m
    $182–327

  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
    10h 28m
    $150–643

  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
    9h 49m
    $157–596

  5. 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
    11h 5m
    $141–578

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 779.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Charlotte Station (Amtrak), NC, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte Station (Amtrak) to Mackinac Island. However, you can walk to Parkwood Station, take the line 501 vehicle to CTC Station, walk to Transit Center- Bay V, take the line 5 bus to Charlotte Douglas Airport, walk to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) 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 vehicle from Charlotte Station (Amtrak) to Mackinac Island via Graham St & Keswick Ave, Trade St & Graham St, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 26h 38m.

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