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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DUB - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 32m
    $239–879

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DUB - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 1m
    $238–895

  3. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane DUB - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 1m
    $262–946

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

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DUB - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    19h 31m
    $247–900

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

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DUB - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 10m
    $254–913

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,419.2 mi
  • Duration: 16h 32m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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