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

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

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  1. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ILM - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 5m
    $155–520

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit 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
    32h 38m
    $251–451

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station 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
    36h 36m
    $409–808

  4. Bus to Myrtle Beach, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MYR - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 41m
    $171–530

  5. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ILM - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 36m
    $159–536

  6. Bus, ferry via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte to Columbusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus to Detroitbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    36h 21m

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 898.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Leland to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 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 Leland to Mackinac Island via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 32h 38m.

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