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How to get fromCedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CID - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 48m
    $156–751

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

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane CID - 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 49m
    $171–792

  3. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CID - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 21m
    $156–739

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 455.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Rapids Airport (CID) to Mackinac Island. However, you can fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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