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

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There are 2 ways to get from Escanaba to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus It 50
    2. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry St Ignace
    5h 26m
    $88–122

  2. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ESC - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    4h 37m
    $158–501

Delta County Airport (ESC) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Escanaba to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Escanaba, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Delta County Airport (ESC) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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