There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Mackinaw City by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Pellston
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pellston (PLN)plane MSP - PLN
5h 34m$137–512Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane MSP - CIU
- Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
5h 55m$87–440Bus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
16h 15m$131–224Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
19h 47m$235–484Drive 495.4 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Mackinaw Citycar 495.4 mi
9h 18m$91–131Bus via Green Bay
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
17h 56m$100–206
Saint Paul to Mackinaw City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from St. Paul and arriving at Mackinaw via Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood and St. Ignace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 15m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Mackinaw City is 439 miles. The road distance is 498.3 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus which takes 16h 15m and costs $130 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Saint Paul to Mackinaw City, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $130 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $230 and takes 16h 15m.
Saint Paul to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Duluth station.
Mackinaw City is 1h ahead of Saint Paul. It is currently 7:48 AM in Saint Paul and 8:48 AM in Mackinaw City.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pellston (PLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Paul to Mackinaw via Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, and St. Ignace in around 16h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Pellston via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Pellston via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Pellston via Grand Rapids, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinaw
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–21
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Mackinaw City is 498 miles. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Saint Paul to Mackinaw City.
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