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How to get fromBuffalo Depew Station to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo Depew Station to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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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 39m
    $131–544

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop 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
    17h 36m
    $179–368

  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
    7h 5m
    $144–575

  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 16m
    $151–568

  5. Bus, ferry

    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 52m
    $138–249

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    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
    22h 13m
    $147–374

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 380.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Buffalo Depew Station, NY, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Buffalo Depew Station to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Buffalo-Airport-BUF 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 a train from Buffalo Depew Station to Mackinac Island via Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 17h 36m.

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