What is the cheapest way to get from Ashland to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Ashland to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $120 - $230 and takes 17h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashland to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Ashland to Mackinac Island is to drive and fly and ferry which takes 9h 11m and costs $150 - $650.

How far is it from Ashland to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Ashland and Mackinac Island is 675 miles.

How do I travel from Ashland to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Ashland to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 17h 24m and costs $120 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Ashland to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Ashland to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 103+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Ashland to Mackinac Island - 4 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Ashland to Mackinac Island by car, plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly, ferry
best
1. Drive from Ashland to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Pellston (PLN)plane LEX - PLN
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 11m
$155–650
Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Columbusbus
2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Pellston (PLN)plane CMH - PLN
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 49m
$120–588
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Ashland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
17h 24m
$127–224
Train to Yeager Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Ashland Amtrak Station to Charleston Stationtrain
2. Fly from Yeager Airport (CRW) to Pellston (PLN)plane CRW - PLN
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
12h 15m
$169–681

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 671.5 mi
Duration: 9h 11m

What companies run services between Ashland, KY, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ashland to Mackinac Island. However, you can drive to Lexington-Airport-LEX 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 Ashland Bus Station to Mackinac Island via Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 17h 24m.

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