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How to get fromDetroit to Beaver Islandby bus, car ferry, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Beaver Island by bus, car ferry, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Petoskey, MIbus bus 1488
    2. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    12h 45m
    $95–144

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Charlevoixcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    6h 58m
    $82–103

  3. Fly, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Charlevoix, MIbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    8h 30m
    $100–417

  4. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Charlevoix, MIbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    13h 27m
    $121–203

Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 391.9 mi
  • Duration: 12h 45m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Beaver Island, Charlevoix County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Beaver Island. However, you can take the bus to Petoskey, MI, take the line 1484 bus to Charlevoix, MI, walk to Charlevoix, then take the car ferry to Beaver Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Detroit to Beaver Island via Charlevoix in around 6h 58m.

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