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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane IAH - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 49m
    $193–664

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane IAH - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 53m
    $155–628

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,267 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Houston to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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