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

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

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    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
    $215–455

  2. Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station to Elmirabus bus
    2. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ELM - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 24m
    $122–468

  3. Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly, ferry

    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
    23h 49m
    $159–529

  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
    $180–339

  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
    $172–274

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

    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
    9h 3m
    $189–716

Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration23h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 973.2 mi
  • Duration: 23h 37m

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 bus to Syracuse Bus Station, walk to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center, take the train to Toledo, walk to Toledo Bus Stop, take the bus to Detroit Bus Station, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Binghamton, take the taxi to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) 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.

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