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How to get fromBanff to Mackinac Islandby shuttle, plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Banff to Mackinac Island by shuttle, plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Shuttle, fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airport - YYCshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YYC - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 16m
    $208–667

  2. Shuttle, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airport - YYCshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane YYC - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 20m
    $196–688

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Banff Train Station to Jaspertrain train
    2. Take the train from Jasper to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5d 6h

  4. Shuttle, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airport - YYCshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYC - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 43m
    $421–984

  5. Shuttle, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airport - YYCshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane YYC - APN
    3. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 16m
    $233–751

  6. Shuttle, fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Banff, AB to Calgary International Airport - YYCshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane YYC - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 46m
    $207–683

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,497 mi
  • Duration: 14h 16m

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Calgary International Airport - YYC, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) 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 Banff Train Station to Mackinac Island via Jasper, Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 5d 6h.

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