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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pittsburgh to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PIT - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 57m
    $108–488

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 59m
    $127–209

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

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane PIT - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 34m
    $130–511

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

    1. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane PIT - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 21m
    $120–520

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop 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
    17h 23m
    $149–316

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Pittsburgh to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, walk to Pittsburgh-Airport-PIT 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 bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Mackinac Island via Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 16h 59m.

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