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How to get fromIsle Royale National Park to Mackinaw Cityby ferry, car, bus, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle Royale National Park to Mackinaw City 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
    20h 34m
    $135–239

  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
    13h 48m
    $380–845

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 Mackinaw City.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 625.9 mi
  • Duration: 20h 34m

What companies run services between Isle Royale National Park, MI, USA and Mackinaw City, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Isle Royale National Park to Mackinaw City. 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, then take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw. 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, then take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw.

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