Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Mackinac Island

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YTZ - 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
    5h 41m
    $176–398

  2. Bus, drive, ferry via Vaughan - Hwy 407

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vaughan - Hwy 407 to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 28m
    $87–169

  3. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Sudburybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 24m
    $93–167

  4. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYZ - 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
    6h 1m
    $675–1,424

  5. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YYZ - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 11m
    $132–418

Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Canada to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 392.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Canada to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Toronto Airport, walk to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) 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 a bus from Toronto to Mackinac Island via Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, and St Ignace in around 12h 24m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides