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How to get fromBozeman to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Bozeman to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BZN - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 56m
    $195–603

  2. Drive to Logan International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bozeman to Logan International Airport (BIL)car car
    2. Fly from Logan International Airport (BIL) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BIL - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 42m
    $171–606

  3. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BZN - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 56m
    $183–564

  4. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane BZN - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    23h 8m
    $222–606

  5. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BZN - 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 1m
    $189–579

  6. Fly Gallatin Field Airport to Iron Mountain, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Iron Mountain (IMT)plane plane BZN - IMT
    2. Take the bus from Iron Mountain, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 46m
    $219–612

Gallatin Field Airport (BZN) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration15h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Bozeman to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,304.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 56m

What companies run services between Bozeman, MT, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Bozeman to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Bozeman-Airport-BZN 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 the taxi to Bozeman-Airport-BZN airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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