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

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There are 6 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 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 47m
    $83–161

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, 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. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 40m
    $700–1,494

  3. Bus to North Bay/Jack Garland Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, 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. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 7m
    $1,066–2,712

  4. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, 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. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 59m
    $202–488

  5. Bus, bus to Greater Sudbury Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, 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. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 44m
    $989–2,458

  6. Bus to North Bay/Jack Garland Airport, fly to Greater Sudbury Airport, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bracebridge Rest Stop to North Baybus bus
    2. Fly from North Bay/Jack Garland Airport (YYB) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)plane plane YYB - YSB
    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
    10h 49m
    $1,918–4,807

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 443.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 47m

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, USA - Lake Superior State University, take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA, take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University, drive to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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