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

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Mackinac Island by bus, plane, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane EDI - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h
    $307–1,036

  2. Fly Glasgow Airport to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane GLA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 57m
    $292–1,023

  3. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane EDI - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 27m
    $310–1,053

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane GLA - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 9m
    $335–1,190

  5. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane EDI - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    19h 27m
    $315–1,057

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,483.8 mi
  • Duration: 18h

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

There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Terminal, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 bus to Terminal, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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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