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

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

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport 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
    6h 42m
    $119–571

  2. Train, bus, ferry via Hamilton

    1. Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 16m
    $151–495

  3. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport 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
    8h 7m
    $132–609

  4. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport 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
    8h 19m
    $144–599

  5. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus 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
    9h 39m
    $197–482

  6. Bus, ferry via Cleveland

    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
    18h 29m
    $177–277

  7. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    19h
    $182–510

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo 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
    20h 54m
    $157–247

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 388 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

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 bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Buffalo to Mackinac Island via Aldershot, Windsor, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 18h 16m.

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