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

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There are 3 ways to get from Calgary to Mackinac Island by plane, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYC - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 40m
    $381–876

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane YYC - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 27m
    $152–571

  3. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YYC - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 7m
    $208–666

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,453.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Calgary - Airport YYC, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Calgary - Airport YYC, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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