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How to get fromDuluth to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Duluth to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 19m
    $112–202

  2. Fly Duluth International Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DLH - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 39m
    $107–444

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

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DLH - 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
    $111–460

  4. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus bus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane HIB - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 52m
    $159–533

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MSP - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 53m
    $161–581

  6. Drive to Thunder Bay International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Duluth to Thunder-Bay-Airport-YQTcar car
    2. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YQT - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 21m
    $293–556

Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 19m

What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Duluth to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Ironwood, 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. Alternatively, you can take the line 108 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Duluth International Airport (DLH) airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, 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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