What is the cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh is to ferry and bus which costs $120 - $210 and takes 16h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh?

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh is to ferry and fly which takes 9h 30m and costs $100 - $490.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Pittsburgh is 473 miles.

How do I travel from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $120 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh?

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh, including transfers.

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Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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Ferry to Pellston, fly
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1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane PLN - PIT
9h 30m
$106–484
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
16h 30m
$125–208
Ferry, bus to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Alpenabus
3. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane APN - PIT
11h 14m
$127–509
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
3. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane CIU - PIT
12h 28m
$115–516
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
4. Take the train from Toledo to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
18h 16m
$145–323

Pellston (PLN) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) flights

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Distance: 470.6 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Pittsburgh, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the line 1488 bus to Pellston, MI, take the taxi to Pellston (PLN) airport, fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), walk to Pittsburgh International Airport, then take the bus to Seventh Ave + William Penn Pl. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw, and Detroit Bus Station in around 16h 30m.

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