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How to get fromHamilton to Mackinac Islandby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Hamilton to Mackinac Island by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from King St. W. @ Summers Ln. to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYZ - 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
    7h 43m
    $449–1,394

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from King St. W. @ Summers Ln. to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YYZ - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 6m
    $96–377

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 8m
    $135–342

  4. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from West Harbour GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YTZ - 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
    8h 1m
    $189–445

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

    1. Take the bus from King St. W. @ Summers Ln. to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane YYZ - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 44m
    $109–408

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to Square Onebus bus 40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mississauga to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 15m
    $122–208

  7. Bus, ferry via Kitchener

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton GO Centre Bus to Victoria St. N. @ Bingemans Centre Dr.bus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 51m
    $123–206

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hamilton to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 428.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Hamilton to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from West Harbour GO to Mackinac Island via Aldershot GO, Aldershot, Windsor, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 15h 8m.

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