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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    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 59m
    $142–492

  2. Bus, drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto 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
    16h 49m
    $105–196

  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. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 48m
    $109–456

  4. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto 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
    17h 25m
    $130–333

  5. Bus, drive, ferry via St Ignace

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Bus Terminal 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
    18h 7m
    $110–235

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Buffalo to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 24 bus to Genesee Street & 4219 Genesee Street, walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Mackinac Island via Toronto, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, and St Ignace in around 16h 49m.

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