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How to get fromCleveland to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cleveland to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    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
    6h 43m
    $104–470

  2. Bus, ferry via Toledo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Toledobus bus
    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
    13h 59m
    $96–220

  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
    8h 29m
    $112–500

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak 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
    14h 23m
    $120–245

  5. 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
    15h 1m
    $108–188

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 361.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Cleveland to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 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 bus from Cleveland to Mackinac Island via Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 13h 59m.

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