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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SFO - PLN
    8h 39m
    $205–682

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SFO - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    10h 39m
    $160–610

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center 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, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    2d 14h
    $450–840

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond 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 18h
    $850–1,801

  5. Drive 2,457.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Mackinaw Citycar car 2,457.8 mi
    39h 45m
    $449–648

San Francisco to Mackinaw City by bus and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$450Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,029.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 39m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pellston (PLN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Mackinaw via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing, MI in around 2d 14h.

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