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How to get fromGreater Sudbury to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Greater Sudbury to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    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
    8h 20m
    $57–133

  2. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YSB - 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
    5h 21m
    $784–1,536

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

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$708Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Greater Sudbury to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Greater Sudbury, ON, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Greater Sudbury to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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 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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