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How to get fromFresno to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane FAT - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 59m
    $178–668

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane FAT - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 44m
    $177–634

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

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane FAT - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    22h 34m
    $186–689

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Fresno to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,933.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Fresno to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 26 bus to SE PEACH - McKINLEY, walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 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 the line 26 bus to SE PEACH - McKINLEY, walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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