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How to get fromMichigan to Mackinaw Cityby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Michigan to Mackinaw City by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Pellston, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4h 33m
    $74–439

  2. Drive  283.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Mackinaw Citycar car 283.8 mi
    4h 37m
    $52–75

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus bus It 42
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to Mackinaw Citybus bus It 84
    9h 40m
    $55–109

  4. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DTW - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    5h 53m
    $82–480

Michigan to Mackinaw City by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Detroit to Mackinaw City via Bay City in around 9h 40m.

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