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

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There are 9 ways to get from Denver to Mackinaw City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Pellston

    best
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DEN - PLN
    8h 50m
    $118–518

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DEN - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    10h 28m
    $109–474

  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 to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    30h 55m
    $379–944

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    32h 59m
    $255–411

  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 Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DEN - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    10h 2m
    $112–494

  7. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane DEN - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Mackinaw Citycar car
    12h 20m
    $151–635

  8. 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 Mackinaw Citybus bus
    10h 28m
    $141–544

  9. 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
    $369–924

Denver to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration30h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$379Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,123.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 50m

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

Delta and United 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, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 32h 59m.

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