There are 7 ways to get from Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW) by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Pellston
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW)plane PLN - DTW
1h 34m$112–457Bus via Lansing
cheapest- Take the bus from Mackinaw to Lansing, MIbus 1488
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus 8000 / ...
9h 6m$52–109Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mackinaw City to Detroit-DTW290.9 mi
4h 40mDrive 290.9 mi
- Drive from Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW)car 290.9 mi
4h 40m$54–77Bus to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Mackinaw to Alpenabus
- Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Detroit (DTW)plane APN - DTW
4h 30m$88–440Bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
- Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Detroit (DTW)plane CIU - DTW
4h 20m$80–458Bus
- Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus 1485 / ...
10h 23m$58–94
Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW). However, there are services departing from Mackinaw and arriving at McNamara Terminal via CATA Trans Center, East Lansing, MI and North Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
The distance between Mackinaw City and Detroit Airport (DTW) is 261 miles. The road distance is 292.6 miles.
The best way to get from Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW) without a car is to bus via Lansing which takes 9h 6m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW), including transfers.
Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Mackinaw station.
The best way to get from Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $110 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 6m.
Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW) bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Lansing, MI station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW) is 293 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Mackinaw City to Detroit Airport (DTW).
What companies run services between Mackinaw City, MI, USA and Detroit Airport (DTW), USA?
Delta flies from Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackinaw to McNamara Terminal via CATA Trans Center, EBD Gr. River past Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI, Detroit Metro Airport, and North Terminal in around 9h 6m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Alpena County Regional Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw to Lansing, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw to Alpena
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinross
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1 517-333-0400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–35
- Website
- Michigan Flyer
- Child 2-16
- $9–11
- Adult
- $22–35
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mackinaw City to Detroit-DTW
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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