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How to get fromWilkes-Barre to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Wilkes-Barre 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 8m
    $190–680

  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
    25h 38m
    $178–548

  3. Bus, ferry via State College Airport (SCE)

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to State Collegebus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    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 26m
    $188–355

  4. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes Barre, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MDT - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 19m
    $200–931

  5. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Scranton Bus Station 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
    25h 30m
    $254–531

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown 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 39m
    $208–363

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: 578 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre to Mackinac Island via State College Regional Airport, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 23h 26m.

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