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

The cheapest way to get from Florida to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which costs $160 - $490 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florida to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 30m and costs $130 - $550.

How far is it from Florida to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Florida and Mackinac Island is 1105 miles.

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

The best way to get from Florida to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 34h 37m and costs $230 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Florida to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 97+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Florida to Mackinac Island - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Florida 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.

Fly Jacksonville to Pellston, ferry
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1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Pellston (PLN)plane JAX - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 8m
$134–540
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Charlotte 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
34h 37m
$237–448
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
44h 13m
$427–978
Fly Orlando to Pellston, ferry
1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pellston (PLN)plane MCO - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
8h 30m
$134–529
Fly Tampa to Pellston, ferry
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pellston (PLN)plane TPA - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
10h 14m
$169–489
Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Pellston, ferry
1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Pellston (PLN)plane FLL - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 22m
$179–520
Fly Tampa to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane TPA - CIU
2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
10h 37m
$157–640
Fly Jacksonville to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane JAX - CIU
2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
12h 45m
$147–571
Train, bus, ferry via Lansing
1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
44h 18m
$452–993

Jacksonville (JAX) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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8h 27mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Florida to Mackinac Island.

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Distance: 1,098.3 mi
Duration: 9h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Florida to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Jia, walk to Jacksonville (JAX) 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 bus from Newnan St + Ashley St to Mackinac Island via JRTC Bay J, Jacksonville, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 34h 37m.

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