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How to get fromCleveland Airport (CLE) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cleveland Airport (CLE) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CLE - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 16m
    $102–464

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 40m
    $106–188

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

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane CLE - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 2m
    $114–496

  4. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane CLE - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 26m
    $124–550

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Cleveland Airport (CLE), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cleveland Airport (CLE) 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 take a subway from Airport Station to Mackinac Island via Brookpark Station, Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 14h 40m.

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