There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Mackinaw City by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pellston (PLN)plane RDU - PLN
6h 15m$142–512Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
29h 16m$177–341Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
31h 26m$334–687Drive 924.3 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Mackinaw Citycar 924.3 mi
15h 53m$169–244Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Pellston (PLN)plane GSO - PLN
9h 1m$211–713Train, bus via Lansing
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledotrain
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
31h 46m$369–712
Raleigh to Mackinaw City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $160 - $250 and takes 15h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Mackinaw via Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station and Detroit Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 16m.
The distance between Raleigh and Mackinaw City is 774 miles. The road distance is 929.7 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus which takes 29h 16m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Raleigh to Mackinaw City, including transfers.
Raleigh to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 29h 16m.
Raleigh to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at Charlotte Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Mackinaw City is 930 miles. It takes approximately 15h 53m to drive from Raleigh to Mackinaw City.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Pellston (PLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Mackinaw via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, and Detroit Greyhound in around 29h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Pellston via Atlanta, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensboro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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