What is the cheapest way to get from State College to Mackinaw City?

The cheapest way to get from State College to Mackinaw City is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 10h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from State College to Mackinaw City?

The fastest way to get from State College to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $130 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between State College and Mackinaw City?

No, there is no direct bus from State College to Mackinaw City. However, there are services departing from State College and arriving at Mackinaw via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Detroit Greyhound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

How far is it from State College to Mackinaw City?

The distance between State College and Mackinaw City is 503 miles. The road distance is 663.1 miles.

How do I travel from State College to Mackinaw City without a car?

The best way to get from State College to Mackinaw City without a car is to bus via Pittsburgh which takes 20h 5m and costs $120 - $240.

How long does it take to get from State College to Mackinaw City?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from State College to Mackinaw City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the State College to Mackinaw City bus from?

State College to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, depart from State College station.

Bus or fly from State College to Mackinaw City?

The best way to get from State College to Mackinaw City is to fly which takes 7h 1m and costs $130 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Pittsburgh, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the State College to Mackinaw City bus arrive?

State College to Mackinaw City bus services, operated by Fullington Trailways, arrive at Pittsburgh station.

Can I drive from State College to Mackinaw City?

Yes, the driving distance between State College to Mackinaw City is 663 miles. It takes approximately 10h 47m to drive from State College to Mackinaw City.

Where can I stay near Mackinaw City?

There are 61+ hotels available in Mackinaw City.

State College to Mackinaw City - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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There are 6 ways to get from State College to Mackinaw City by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Fly from Penn State University Park Airport
best
1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Pellston (PLN)plane SCE - PLN
7h 1m
$137–484
Drive 659.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from State College to Mackinaw Citycar 659.2 mi
10h 47m
$121–174
Bus via Pittsburgh
1. Take the bus from State College to Pittsburghbus
2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
20h 5m
$123–236
Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Pellston (PLN)plane MDT - PLN
9h 3m
$210–848
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from State College to Pittsburghbus
2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
20h 14m
$163–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Toledo Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
20h 15m
$122–239

State College to Mackinaw City by bus

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20h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500 mi
Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Pellston (PLN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College to Mackinaw via Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, and Detroit Greyhound in around 20h 5m.

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