Rome2Rio

How to get fromEdinburgh to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

Find Transport to Mackinac Island

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane EDI - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 31m
    $310–1,030

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane EDI - 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
    15h 58m
    $313–1,047

  3. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane EDI - 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 33m
    $319–1,046

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

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane EDI - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 58m
    $318–1,051

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Greater Sudbury Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)plane plane EDI - YSB
    2. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    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
    21h 57m
    $474–1,590

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane GLA - 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
    17h 8m
    $346–1,242

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$267Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,450.5 mi
  • Duration: 17h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides