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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane FLL - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 17m
    $169–510

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MIA - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 17m
    $159–594

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Orlando Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    40h 59m
    $291–524

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 5h
    $659–1,352

  5. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MIA - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 27m
    $161–623

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane FLL - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 22m
    $194–544

  7. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane FLL - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 21m
    $167–641

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,403.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 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 Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Mackinac Island via Orlando Bus Station, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 40h 59m.

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