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How to get fromDetroit to Mackinac Island State Parkby plane, bus, ferry, or unknown

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There are 4 ways to get from Detroit to Mackinac Island State Park by plane, bus, ferry, or unknown

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  1. Fly to Pellston, line 1484 bus, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Mackinac Island to Mackinac Island State Parkunknown unknown
    5h 18m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Mackinac Island to Mackinac Island State Parkunknown unknown
    9h 12m

  3. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DTW - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Mackinac Island to Mackinac Island State Parkunknown unknown
    6h 52m

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DTW - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Mackinac Island to Mackinac Island State Parkunknown unknown
    6h 35m

Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Mackinac Island State Park, Mackinac County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Mackinac Island State Park. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, take the ferry to Mackinac Island, then travel to Mackinac Island State Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinac Island State Park via Mackinaw, Mackinaw City, and Mackinac Island in around 9h 12m.

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