What is the cheapest way to get from Dallas to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Mackinac Island is to fly and bus and ferry which costs $130 - $550 and takes 11h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dallas to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Dallas to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 13m and costs $140 - $600.

How far is it from Dallas to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Dallas and Mackinac Island is 1147 miles.

How do I travel from Dallas to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Dallas to Mackinac Island without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 34h 45m and costs $380 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Dallas to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Dallas to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dallas and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 1h ahead of Dallas. It is currently 4:19 AM in Dallas and 5:19 AM in Mackinac Island.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 102+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Dallas to Mackinac Island - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Pellston, ferry
best
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Pellston (PLN)plane DFW - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 13m
$140–560
Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DFW - TVC
2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
11h 40m
$139–536
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
34h 45m
$382–822
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus
5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
37h 35m
$328–434
Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane DFW - CIU
2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
10h 43m
$148–591
Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane DFW - APN
2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
10h 41m
$165–584
Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane DFW - YAM
2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
15h 4m
$183–737
Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids
1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
35h 39m
$372–802

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

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4h 52mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dallas to Mackinac Island.

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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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