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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane GSO - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 9m
    $168–653

  2. Bus, ferry via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Detroit, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    27h 51m
    $156–300

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Carytrain train
    2. Take the train from Cary to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop 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
    35h 16m
    $378–823

  4. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane GSO - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 48m
    $188–687

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

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane GSO - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 17m
    $176–674

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station 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
    27h 59m
    $194–361

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 739.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Greensboro to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) 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 W Washington & Eugene St to Mackinac Island via Coble Transportation Center, Winston-Salem Transportation Center, Winston Salem(Trans Center), Columbus - Mound St, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 27h 51m.

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