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How to get fromFort Wayne to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Fort Wayne to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Fort Wayne, IN to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 8m
    $105–176
  2. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane FWA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 29m
    $124–441
  3. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane FWA - 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 2m
    $137–472

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Fort Wayne, IN, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Wayne to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Central Station - Bay H, take the bus to Detroit, MI, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) 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.

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