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How to get fromFreeland to Mackinac Islandby taxi, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Freeland to Mackinac Island by taxi, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Freeland to Claretaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Clare to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    4h 34m
    $108–156

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bay City, MI to Mackinawbus bus 1485
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    6h 5m
    $87–141

  3. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MBS - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 29m
    $97–389

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

    1. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MBS - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 13m
    $105–420

Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Freeland to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 208.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Freeland to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Clare, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mbs International Airport (MBS) 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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