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

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There are 6 ways to get from Charlotte 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
    7h 24m
    $134–559

  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
    25h 4m
    $186–335

  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
    9h 42m
    $147–590

  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 3m
    $159–583

  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
    10h 20m
    $143–565

  6. Bus, ferry via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    27h 24m

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 777.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Charlotte, NC, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charlotte to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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 bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Mackinac Island via Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 25h 4m.

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