There are 3 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City by bus, car, or plane
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Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Mackinaw City. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Mackinaw City is 252 miles. The road distance is 221.6 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $40 - $75.
The bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City takes 7h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.
Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Grand Rapids station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $490 and takes 6h 34m.
Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Mackinaw City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?
Indian Trails operates a bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City once daily. Tickets cost $40–75 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pellston (PLN) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
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