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

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There are 3 ways to get from Hancock to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Hancock, MI to Gladstonebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gladstone to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 34m
    $90–169

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane CMX - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 30m
    $134–490

  3. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CMX - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 54m
    $140–524

Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Traverse City (TVC) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Hancock to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Gladstone, 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 Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) airport, fly to Traverse City (TVC), walk to Cherry Capital Airport, take the line 14 bus to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14, walk to Traverse City, MI, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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