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How to get fromColumbia to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbia to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CAE - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 41m
    $228–1,068

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    31h 2m
    $220–390

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    36h 48m
    $417–859

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

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane CAE - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 22m
    $266–1,190

  5. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CAE - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 21m
    $238–1,034

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    37h 5m
    $452–879

Columbia (CAE) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 861.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Columbia to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 91 bus to Columbia Metropolitan Airport, walk to Columbia (CAE) 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 Sumter Laurel South to Mackinac Island via Broad Marley North, Columbia, SC, Camden, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 31h 2m.

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