What is the cheapest way to get from Erie to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Erie to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $120 - $220 and takes 16h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Erie to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Erie to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 12h 22m and costs $110 - $460.

How far is it from Erie to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Erie and Mackinac Island is 611 miles.

How do I travel from Erie to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Erie to Mackinac Island without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 16h 6m and costs $150 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Erie to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 16h 6m to get from Erie to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 105+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Erie to Mackinac Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Erie to Mackinac Island by train, bus, ferry, or plane

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Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Erie Station to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
16h 6m
$151–306
Fly, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Pellston (PLN)plane ERI - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
12h 22m
$114–455
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
16h 24m
$123–219
Bus, ferry via Cleveland
1. Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
16h 34m
$159–251

Erie International Airport (ERI) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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Distance: 607.4 mi
Duration: 16h 6m

What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Erie to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Toledo, walk to Toledo, take the bus to Detroit, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 32 bus to Erie Intl Airport, walk to Erie International Airport (ERI) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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