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

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There are 8 ways to get from Albany to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Albany County Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ALB - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 56m
    $150–670

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak 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
    23h 22m
    $265–554

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY 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
    24h 44m
    $180–328

  4. Fly Albany County Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ALB - 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 36m
    $158–742

  5. Fly Albany County Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane ALB - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 33m
    $176–704

  6. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BDL - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 29m
    $153–576

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    28h 46m
    $377–785

  8. Bus, ferry via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Ithacabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ithaca to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto 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
    30h 48m
    $187–322

Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 614.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Albany to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 905 bus to Colonie Station - Central Ave & Colonie Center, take the line 117 bus to Albany International Airport, walk to Albany County Airport (ALB) 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 train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Mackinac Island via Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 23h 22m.

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