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How to get fromWinston-Salem to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Winston-Salem to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane GSO - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 31m
    $156–640

  2. Bus, ferry via Columbus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 34m
    $134–278

  3. Bus to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CLT - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 8m
    $148–585

  4. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane GSO - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 10m
    $176–674

  5. Fly Piedmont Triad International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane GSO - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 39m
    $164–660

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Beckleybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Beckley Intermodal Parking Garage 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
    24h 49m
    $160–316

Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 751.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Winston-Salem, NC, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Winston-Salem to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Coble Transportation Center, take the taxi to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) 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 Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Mackinac Island via Columbus - Mound St, Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, Beakes + Summit, Blake Transit Center, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 24h 34m.

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