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

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There are 4 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
    6h 52m
    $178–664

  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
    40h 35m
    $755–1,184

  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 29m
    $195–578

  4. Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station 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 St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    41h 34m
    $752–1,152

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 655.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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 Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from 30th Street Station to Mackinac Island via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 40h 35m.

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