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How to get fromKnoxville to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Knoxville to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane TYS - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 53m
    $194–684

  2. Drive to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Knoxville to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)car car
    2. Fly from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CHA - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 25m
    $186–794

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Nashville 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 9m
    $293–464

  4. Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane TYS - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 52m
    $212–755

  5. Fly Mcghee Tyson Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane TYS - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 33m
    $219–718

  6. Bus, ferry via Clarksville Exit 11 Park And Ride

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Central 5Th Ave - Bay 11 to Clarksville Exit 11 Park And Ridebus bus 94
    3. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride 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
    29h 19m
    $298–474

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: 715.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Knoxville to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi 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 a vehicle from Knoxville to Mackinac Island via Knoxville, Nashville, Charlotte Pike & Lellyett St Eb, Central 5Th Ave - Bay 1, Central 4Th Ave - Bay 13, Fulton Station Outbound, Nashville Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 27h 9m.

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