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How to get fromChristmas to Mackinac Islandby taxi, plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Christmas to Mackinac Island by taxi, plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi, fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Take the taxi from Christmas to Orlando-Airport-MCOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MCO - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 37m
    $214–608

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Titusville to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    35h 54m
    $291–534

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop 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
    46h 35m
    $623–1,256

  4. Taxi, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Christmas to Orlando-Airport-MCOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MCO - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 18m
    $222–629

  5. Taxi, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Christmas to Orlando-Airport-MCOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane MCO - APN
    3. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 16m
    $234–632

  6. Taxi, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Christmas to Orlando-Airport-MCOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane MCO - 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
    10h 59m
    $227–675

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Winter Park Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 1h
    $630–1,247

Orlando (MCO) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,253.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Christmas to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Orlando-Airport-MCO airport, 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 take a vehicle from Christmas to Mackinac Island via Titusville, Orlando Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 35h 54m.

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