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How to get fromPortland to Mackinaw Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland to Mackinaw City by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Pellston

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PDX - PLN
    10h 52m
    $135–580

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane PDX - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    10h 52m
    $133–521

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Portland 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
    2d 11h
    $1,375–2,127

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    2d 13h

  5. Drive  2,091.4 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Mackinaw Citycar car 2,091.4 mi
    36h 44m
    $382–552

  6. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane PDX - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    12h 33m
    $160–614

  7. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane PDX - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    15h 40m
    $167–573

  8. Fly to Traverse City, bus

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PDX - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    13h 33m
    $134–536

Portland to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,841.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

Delta flies from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Pellston (PLN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Mackinaw City via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 2d 13h.

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