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How to get fromPhiladelphia, PA to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia, PA to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PHL - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 9m
    $203–814

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station 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 to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    41h 37m
    $728–1,199

  3. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane PHL - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 19m
    $235–728

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    42h 38m

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia, PA to Mackinac Island. However, you can walk to Suburban Station, take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a subway from 15th St/City Hall to Mackinac Island via Drexel Station at 30th St, 30th Street Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 41h 37m.

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