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How to get fromLos Angeles to Mackinaw Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Los Angeles to Mackinaw City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Pellston

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LAX - PLN
    8h 59m
    $213–733

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane LAX - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 33m
    $168–661

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    2d 8h
    $807–1,655

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    2d 11h
    $451–810

  5. Drive 2,344.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Mackinaw Citycar car 2,344.4 mi
    38h 24m
    $428–618

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Pellston

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ONT - PLN
    11h 53m
    $239–796

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Pellston

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SNA - PLN
    13h 11m
    $227–790

Los Angeles to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$807Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,971 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Pellston (PLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Mackinaw via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 2d 11h.

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