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

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There are 3 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, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus 1489
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    6h 5m
    $79–159

  2. Fly to Pellston, 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
    5h 53m
    $120–444

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

    1. Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ESC - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 43m
    $128–482

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Escanaba to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 235.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, 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 Pellston, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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