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

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There are 6 ways to get from Savannah to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SAV - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 8m
    $200–717

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Savannah to Charlottebus 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
    30h 49m

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Savannah 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
    39h 26m
    $470–946

  4. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane SAV - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 47m
    $225–751

  5. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SAV - 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 55m
    $218–788

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Savannah 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
    39h 46m
    $505–971

Savannah (SAV) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 984.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Savannah, GA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Savannah to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Savannah (SAV) 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 Savannah to Mackinac Island via Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 30h 49m.

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