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How to get fromAustin Airport (AUS) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane AUS - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 30m
    $173–660

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    41h 19m
    $486–1,002

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

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane AUS - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 4m
    $184–693

  4. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane AUS - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 53m
    $204–713

  5. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane AUS - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 51m
    $218–816

  6. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane AUS - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 45m
    $176–659

  7. Bus, train, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    42h 13m
    $481–952

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,296.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Austin Airport (AUS), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin Airport (AUS) to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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 ABIA Lower Level to Mackinac Island via 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT, Austin, TX - UT Austin, Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, Dallas, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 41h 19m.

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