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

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia 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 21m
    $140–620

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 22m
    $239–457

  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. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 39m
    $158–691

  4. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane PHL - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 58m
    $165–654

  5. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PHL - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 12m
    $149–636

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 5m
    $193–362

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 658.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Mackinac Island via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 25h 22m.

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