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How to get fromAlliston to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Alliston to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, drive, ferry via Bradford GO Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Barrie to Owen Soundbus bus
    2. Drive from Owen Sound to Tobermory Ferry Terminalcar car
    3. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    12h 42m

  2. Drive  540.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alliston to Manitoulin Islandcar car 540.5 km
    6h 38m
    $97–140

  3. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Barrie to Owen Soundbus bus
    2. Drive from Owen Sound to Tobermory Ferry Terminalcar car
    3. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    9h 33m

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Map of how to get from Alliston to Manitoulin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 430.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 42m

What companies run services between Alliston, ON, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Alliston to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Bradford GO Station, take the line 68 bus to Allandale Waterfront GO Bus, walk to Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal Platform 13, take the bus to Downtown Hub, walk to Barrie, take the bus to Owen Sound, drive to Tobermory Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to South Baymouth Ferry Terminal, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alliston to Manitoulin Island via Barrie, Owen Sound, Tobermory Ferry Terminal, and South Baymouth Ferry Terminal in around 9h 33m.

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