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

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There are 5 ways to get from Scranton to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane AVP - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 1m
    $179–666

  2. Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Binghamtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BGM - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 3m
    $159–519

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    23h 37m
    $246–500

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Scranton, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus 771
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg 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
    27h 24m
    $185–369

  5. Bus, ferry via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Scranton to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto 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
    28h 24m
    $175–298

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 575.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Scranton, PA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Scranton to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) 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 Scranton to Mackinac Island via Syracuse Bus Station, Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 23h 37m.

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