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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Mackinaw City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Pellston

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SAN - PLN
    8h 18m
    $207–671

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SAN - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    13h 12m
    $169–640

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    2d 11h
    $828–1,762

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus 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, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    2d 15h
    $469–859

  5. Drive 2,406 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Mackinaw Citycar car 2,406 mi
    39h 29m
    $440–635

San Diego to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$828Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,948.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Pellston (PLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Mackinaw via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 2d 15h.

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