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How to get fromDayton to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dayton to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Dayton to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DAY - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 53m
    $129–559

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood 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 34m
    $112–202

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

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DAY - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 20m
    $142–640

  4. Bus to Covington, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CVG - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 45m
    $130–559

Dayton (DAY) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 439 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Dayton to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Dayton International Airport, walk to Dayton (DAY) 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 Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Mackinac Island via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 15h 34m.

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