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

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

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  1. Fly Alexandria International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane AEX - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 59m
    $158–630

  2. Bus, train, ferry via New Orleans

    1. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    37h 40m
    $473–994

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mobile Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center 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
    41h 40m
    $305–571

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

    1. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane AEX - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h
    $176–651

  5. Fly Alexandria International Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane AEX - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 6m
    $167–646

  6. Bus to Shreveport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SHV - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 5m
    $179–593

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    40h
    $446–940

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,102.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 59m

What companies run services between Alexandria, LA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alexandria to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) 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 Alexandria to Mackinac Island via Boyce, LA, Baton Rouge Bus Station, New Orleans Bus Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 37h 40m.

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