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

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There are 7 ways to get from Fargo to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane FAR - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 14m
    $199–831

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane FAR - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 17m
    $168–747

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 55m
    $345–686

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    27h 19m
    $220–394

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

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane FAR - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 42m
    $177–752

  6. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane FAR - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 36m
    $211–764

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 49m
    $335–666

Hector International Airport (FAR) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 613 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Fargo to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Fargo-Airport-FAR 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 a train from Fargo Amtrak Station to Mackinac Island via Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 25h 55m.

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