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

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

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  1. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Williamsport to State Collegebus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SCE - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 37m
    $138–515

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Williamsport 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
    21h 49m
    $166–323

  3. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Williamsport, 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 9m
    $199–922

  4. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Williamsport, Pa to Harrisburg, Pabus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MDT - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 47m
    $217–943

  5. Bus, ferry via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from Williamsport to State Collegebus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station 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 4m
    $168–303

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Williamsport to State Collegebus bus
    2. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    23h 28m
    $208–423

Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Williamsport to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 564.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Williamsport, Lycoming County, PA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Williamsport to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to State College, walk to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) 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 Williamsport to Mackinac Island via State College Regional Airport, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 21h 49m.

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