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

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle Royale 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 Malone Bay 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. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 47m
    $167–249

  2. Ferry, drive, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Malone Bay 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. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 23m
    $339–585

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$617Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 612.7 mi
  • Duration: 17h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Isle Royale to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the ferry to Grand Portage, drive to Thunder Bay, take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, drive to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can 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, USA - Lake Superior State University, take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA, take the bus to Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University, drive to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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