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

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There are 9 ways to get from Seattle to Mackinaw City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Pellston

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SEA - PLN
    10h 59m
    $135–580

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SEA - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    10h 57m
    $123–521

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    2d 8h
    $1,241–1,941

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    2d 14h

  5. Drive  2,029.6 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Mackinaw Citycar car 2,029.6 mi
    35h 20m
    $371–535

  6. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane SEA - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    12h 40m
    $160–614

  7. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane SEA - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Mackinaw Citycar car
    10h 15m
    $165–672

  8. Fly to Traverse City, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SEA - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    14h 8m
    $124–506

  9. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane SEA - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    15h 45m
    $167–563

Seattle to Mackinaw City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,805 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pellston (PLN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Mackinaw City via Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 2d 14h.

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