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

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There are 7 ways to get from Raleigh to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane RDU - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 56m
    $124–510

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte 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
    29h 41m
    $203–381

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union 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
    31h 50m
    $358–721

  4. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane GSO - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 43m
    $193–709

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane RDU - 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 50m
    $138–540

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane RDU - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 35m
    $150–534

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    32h 10m
    $393–746

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 779.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU 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 GoRaleigh Station to Mackinac Island via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 29h 41m.

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