There are 6 ways to get from Mackinaw City to Philadelphia by plane, bus, train, car, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PLN - PHL
6h 18m$144–541Bus, train via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
23h 44m$186–377Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
27h 6m$221–532Drive 849.4 mi
- Drive from Mackinaw City to Philadelphiacar 849.4 mi
13h 52m$155–224Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansingbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to State College Regional Airportbus
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
24h 35m$157–266Bus
- Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
26h 10m$146–249
Mackinaw City to Philadelphia by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mackinaw City to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 13h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Mackinaw City to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Mackinaw City to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Mackinaw City and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop and State College Regional Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.
The distance between Mackinaw City and Philadelphia is 652 miles. The road distance is 854.4 miles.
The best way to get from Mackinaw City to Philadelphia without a car is to bus and train via Pittsburgh which takes 23h 44m and costs $180 - $380.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Mackinaw City to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Mackinaw City to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Mackinaw City station.
The best way to get from Mackinaw City to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $150 - $270 and takes 24h 35m.
Mackinaw City to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at East Lansing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mackinaw City to Philadelphia is 854 miles. It takes approximately 13h 52m to drive from Mackinaw City to Philadelphia.
What companies run services between Mackinaw City, MI, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Delta flies from Pellston (PLN) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackinaw City to Philadelphia Bus Station via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and State College Regional Airport in around 24h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Pellston to Philadelphia International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–320
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
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