What is the cheapest way to get from Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island is to taxi and bus and ferry which costs $130 - $190 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 3h 20m and costs $130 - $190.

How far is it from Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Houghton Lake and Mackinac Island is 133 miles.

How do I travel from Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 3h 20m and costs $130 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 107+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island - one way to travel via taxi, bus, and ferry

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There is 1 way to get from Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island by taxi, bus, or ferry

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1. Take the taxi from Houghton Lake to Graylingtaxi
2. Take the bus from Grayling to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
3h 20m
$131–185

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Distance: 132.7 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Houghton Lake to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Grayling, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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