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How to get fromJohnson City to Mackinac Islandby car, plane, ferry, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Johnson City to Mackinac Island by car, plane, ferry, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Drive from Johnson City to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)car car
    2. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane TYS - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 47m
    $158–647

  2. Taxi, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Johnson City to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lottaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville to Beckleybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 10m
    $273–450

  3. Fly Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane TRI - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 38m
    $222–557

  4. Shuttle to Asheville Regional Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Black Bear Resort to Asheville Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane AVL - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 31m
    $327–687

  5. Fly Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tri-Cities Regional Tn/Va Airport (TRI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane TRI - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 34m
    $230–588

  6. Taxi, bus, ferry via Columbus

    1. Take the taxi from Johnson City to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lottaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Wytheville to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Detroit, MIbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 45m
    $266–425

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 815.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Johnson City, TN, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Johnson City to Mackinac Island. However, you can drive to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) 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 the taxi to Bristol Exit 5 Park & Ride Lot, take the bus to Wytheville Rural King Parking Lot, take the taxi to Wytheville, take the bus to Beckley, take the bus to Detroit Bus Station, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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