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How to get fromMackinaw City to Detroitby bus, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackinaw City to Detroit by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Pellston, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Pellstonbus bus
    2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PLN - DTW
    4h 14m
    $74–448

  2. Drive  283 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackinaw City to Detroitcar car 283 mi
    4h 41m
    $52–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Bay Citybus bus It 85
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to Detroitbus bus It 43
    9h 35m
    $57–106

  4. Bus to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Alpenabus bus
    2. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane APN - DTW
    5h 50m
    $95–472

  5. Bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Kinrossbus bus
    2. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane CIU - DTW
    5h 43m
    $87–480

Mackinaw City to Detroit by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 284.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Mackinaw City, MI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from Mackinaw City to Detroit via Bay City in around 9h 35m.

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