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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    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
    11h 46m
    $207–645

  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
    $151–555

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

    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
    $391–875

  4. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane YYC - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 15m
    $188–596

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

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane YYC - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 47m
    $187–634

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration12h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,419.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 46m

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 Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, 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 Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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