There are 4 ways to get from Duluth to Mackinaw City by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus 1491 / ...
- Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus 1489
12h 55m$87–162Drive 416.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duluth to Mackinaw Citycar 416.7 mi
8h 6m$77–110Fly to Pellston
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Pellston (PLN)plane DLH - PLN
8h 1m$131–452Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane DLH - CIU
- Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
10h 14m$86–410
Duluth to Mackinaw City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs $130 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from Duluth Transportation Center East and arriving at Mackinaw via Ironwood and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
The distance between Duluth and Mackinaw City is 517 miles. The road distance is 419.1 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 12h 55m to get from Duluth to Mackinaw City, including transfers.
Duluth to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Duluth Transportation Center East station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Mackinaw City is to bus which takes 12h 55m and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $460 and takes 8h 1m.
Duluth to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Ironwood station.
Mackinaw City is 1h ahead of Duluth. It is currently 10:05 PM in Duluth and 11:05 PM in Mackinaw City.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Mackinaw via Ironwood and St. Ignace in around 12h 55m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Delta fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Pellston (PLN) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Pellston via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Mackinaw City is 419 miles. It takes approximately 8h 6m to drive from Duluth to Mackinaw City.
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