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How to get fromBoise to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BOI - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 57m
    $178–674

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BOI - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 57m
    $167–644

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 14h
    $811–1,711

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

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BOI - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 55m
    $176–652

  5. Bus, train, ferry via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus bus
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 17h
    $756–1,596

Boise Airport (BOI) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration11h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,574.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boise to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Boise Airport, walk to Boise Airport (BOI) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S 9th St & W Grove St to Mackinac Island via Boise Airport, Boise, ID - Airport, Spokane, Spokane, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw City in around 2d 14h.

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