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

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

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  1. Bus, drive, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Bracebridge Rest Stop to North Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from North Bay to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 27m
    $72–170

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

    1. Take the bus from Bracebridge to Vaughan - Hwy 407bus 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
    9h 27m
    $445–1,422

  3. Bus to North Bay/Jack Garland Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bracebridge Rest Stop to North Baybus bus
    2. Fly from North Bay/Jack Garland Airport (YYB) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYB - 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 57m
    $921–2,039

  4. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bracebridge to King City Go Stationbus bus
    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
    10h 17m
    $197–473

  5. Bus, bus to Greater Sudbury Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bracebridge Rest Stop to North Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from North Bay to Sudburybus bus
    3. Fly from Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YSB - YAM
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 34m
    $693–1,485

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442 mi
  • Duration: 11h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Bracebridge to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to North Bay, 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 Vaughan - Hwy 407, walk to Hwy 407 Bus Terminal, take the line 40 bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, 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 line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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