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How to get fromDenver to Mackinaw Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Denver to Mackinaw City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Pellston

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DEN - PLN
    7h 37m
    $185–474

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DEN - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    9h 9m
    $113–497

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    30h 55m
    $345–806

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    33h 50m
    $228–375

  5. Drive  1,332.5 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Mackinaw Citycar car 1,332.5 mi
    22h 43m
    $244–352

  6. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DEN - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    9h 37m
    $166–462

  7. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    31h 49m
    $335–786

Denver to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,120.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Pellston (PLN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Mackinaw City via Chicago Bus Station and Kalamazoo Metro Transit in around 33h 50m.

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