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How to get fromNew Orleans to Mackinaw Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Mackinaw City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Pellston

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MSY - PLN
    7h 2m
    $187–672

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MSY - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 27m
    $152–700

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    31h 45m
    $402–828

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    36h 45m
    $232–444

  5. Drive 1,275.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Mackinaw Citycar car 1,275.7 mi
    21h 10m
    $233–337

  6. Train, bus via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    32h 39m
    $392–808

New Orleans to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,145.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Pellston (PLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mackinaw via Montgomery Intermodal Center and Detroit Greyhound in around 36h 45m.

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