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How to get fromInternational Falls to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from International Falls to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Fort Frances Rest Stop to Thunder Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    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
    18h 12m
    $88–236

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

    1. Fly from International Falls (INL) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane INL - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 5m
    $116–469

  3. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from International Falls (INL) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane INL - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 22m
    $155–511

  4. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from International Falls (INL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane INL - 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 27m
    $117–454

International Falls (INL) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration23h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 737.4 mi
  • Duration: 18h 12m

What companies run services between International Falls, MN, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from International Falls to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Thunder Bay, 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 drive to International Falls (INL) airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, 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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