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How to get fromBuffalo Airport (BUF) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BUF - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 32m
    $112–497

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Niagara Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the train from Canadian Border to Aldershottrain train
    3. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 57m
    $160–404

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

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BUF - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 57m
    $123–529

  4. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane BUF - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 9m
    $133–520

  5. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane BUF - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 59m
    $118–504

  6. Bus, ferry via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    19h 24m
    $136–273

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h 24m
    $133–224

  8. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h 24m
    $139–269

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 377.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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 a bus from Buffalo to Mackinac Island via Niagara Falls, Canadian Border, Aldershot, Windsor, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 18h 57m.

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