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How to get fromBarrie to Mackinac Islandby bus, car, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Barrie to Mackinac Island by bus, car, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, drive, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Barrie to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 44m
    $84–158

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Barrie to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYZ - 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
    7h 31m
    $454–1,433

  3. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Barrie to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YYZ - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 54m
    $111–406

  4. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Allandale Waterfront GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YTZ - 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
    8h 25m
    $192–465

  5. Bus to Greater Sudbury Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Barrie to Sudburybus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YSB - 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
    9h 51m
    $705–1,494

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Barrie to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 453.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 44m

What companies run services between Barrie, ON, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Barrie to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Sudbury, take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, drive to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Toronto Pearson Airport, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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