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How to get fromGore Bay to Mackinac Islandby car, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Gore Bay to Mackinac Island by car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Drive, bus, ferry

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    1. Drive from Gore Bay to Spanishcar car
    2. Take the bus from Spanish to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    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
    8h 41m
    $73–150

  2. Drive, bus, ferry via Spragge

    1. Drive from Gore Bay to Spraggecar car
    2. Take the bus from Spragge to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    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
    8h 41m
    $75–154

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  • Distance: 290.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Gore Bay to Mackinac Island. However, you can drive to Spanish, take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gore Bay to Mackinac Island via Spragge, Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, St. Ignace, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 8h 41m.

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