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How to get fromIthaca to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Ithaca to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Alma College Bookstore to Mackinawbus bus 1488
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    5h 17m
    $73–121

  2. Taxi to Capital Region International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Ithaca to Lansing-Airport-LANtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LAN - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 5m
    $217–609

  3. Taxi to Mbs International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Ithaca to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MBS - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 27m
    $142–442

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ithaca to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 211 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Ithaca to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Alma College Bookstore, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lansing-Airport-LAN airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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