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How to get fromGeorgian Bay to Mackinac Islandby unknown, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Georgian Bay to Mackinac Island by unknown, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Travel, bus, drive, ferry

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    1. Walk from Georgian Bay to Pointe Au Barilunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Pointe Au Baril to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 37m

  2. Travel, bus to Greater Sudbury Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Georgian Bay to Pointe Au Barilunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Pointe Au Baril to Sudburybus bus
    3. Fly from Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YSB - YAM
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 44m

  3. Travel, bus, drive, ferry via St Ignace

    1. Walk from Georgian Bay to Pointe Au Barilunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Pointe Au Baril to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 37m

  4. Travel, bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Georgian Bay to Pointe Au Barilunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Pointe Au Baril to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 48m

  5. Travel, bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Georgian Bay to Parry Soundunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Parry Sound to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYZ - YAM
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 27m

  6. Travel, bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly, bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Georgian Bay to Parry Soundunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Parry Sound to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YTZ - YAM
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 17m

Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$708Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Georgian Bay to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 377.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

What companies run services between Georgian Bay, ON, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Georgian Bay to Mackinac Island. However, you can travel to Pointe Au Baril, take the bus to Sudbury, take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, drive to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can travel to Pointe Au Baril, take the bus to Sudbury, take the taxi to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 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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