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How to get fromBay Harbor to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Bay Harbor to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petoskey to Mackinaw Citybus bus It 54 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    1h 49m

  2. Taxi, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Bay Harbor to Mackinawtaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    1h 12m
    $169–210

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Map of how to get from Bay Harbor to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 52.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Bay Harbor, MI, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bay Harbor to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Petoskey, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mackinaw then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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