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

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There are 7 ways to get from Akron to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BUF - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 56m
    $171–591

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop 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
    18h 2m
    $237–448

  3. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BUF - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 22m
    $184–622

  4. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane BUF - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 33m
    $191–615

  5. Train to Rochester, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ROC - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 11m
    $219–793

  6. Bus, ferry via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland 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
    19h 48m
    $190–337

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto 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
    22h 3m
    $186–292

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 392.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Akron, NY, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Akron to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Buffalo-Airport-BUF 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 vehicle from Akron to Mackinac Island via Buffalo Depew Station, Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 18h 2m.

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