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How to get fromWilmington to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Wilmington to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ILM - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 57m
    $136–504

  2. Bus to Myrtle Beach, fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Myrtle Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Myrtle Beach (MYR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MYR - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 58m
    $135–495

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Charlotte 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
    33h 56m
    $211–402

  4. Fly Wilmington International Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ILM - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 28m
    $140–520

Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 892.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Wilmington, NC, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Wilmington to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Wilmington International Airport (ILM) 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 Rankin St EB at 16th St to Mackinac Island via Wilmington Cape Fear Public Transit, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 33h 56m.

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