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How to get fromIsle Royale National Park to Mackinac Islandby ferry, car, bus, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle Royale National Park to Mackinac Island by ferry, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, drive, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Chippewa Harbor to Grand Portageferry ferry
    2. Drive from Grand Portage to Thunder Baycar car
    3. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 58m
    $165–279

  2. Ferry, drive, fly, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Chippewa Harbor to Grand Portageferry ferry
    2. Drive from Grand Portage to City Hall Terminalcar car
    3. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YQT - YAM
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 13m
    $405–885

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$557Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Isle Royale National Park to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 633.4 mi
  • Duration: 20h 58m

What companies run services between Isle Royale National Park, MI, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Isle Royale National Park to Mackinac Island. However, you can walk to Chippewa Harbor, take the ferry to Grand Portage, drive 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 walk to Chippewa Harbor, take the ferry to Grand Portage, drive to City Hall Terminal, take the line 14 bus to Thunder Bay Airport, walk to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) 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.

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