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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DFW - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 13m
    $135–530

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    34h 45m
    $385–827

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    37h 35m
    $329–441

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

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DFW - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 43m
    $148–591

  5. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DFW - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 41m
    $165–584

  6. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DFW - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 40m
    $139–536

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    35h 39m
    $375–807

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,140.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Dallas to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Dfw Airport Station, walk to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) 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 train from Dallas to Mackinac Island via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 34h 45m.

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