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How to get fromBig Rapids to Mackinac Islandby taxi, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Big Rapids to Mackinac Island by taxi, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Big Rapids to Claretaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Clare to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 4m
    $142–196

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Big Rapids, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus 1484
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    6h 12m
    $61–107

  3. Drive, fly, ferry

    1. Drive from Big Rapids to Mbs International Airport (MBS)car car
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MBS - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 10m
    $102–399

Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Big Rapids to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Big Rapids, MI, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Big Rapids to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Clare, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can drive to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 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.

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