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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ithaca to Mackinac Island by bus, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus 246
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h 43m
    $216–469

  2. Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus bus
    2. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ELM - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 19m
    $108–441

  3. Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Binghamtonbus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BGM - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 8m
    $158–523

  4. Bus, ferry via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    22h 24m
    $164–342

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 14m
    $209–320

  6. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 19m
    $181–388

  7. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SYR - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 39m
    $140–606

  8. Bus to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca - Tioga Street and Seneca Street to Transit Center - PO Sidebus bus
    2. Fly from Elmira/Corning Regional Airport (ELM) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ELM - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 15m
    $121–479

Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration23h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 851.5 mi
  • Duration: 21h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Ithaca to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Rochester, Ny, walk to Rochester, take the train to Toledo, walk to Toledo, take the bus to Detroit, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Binghamton, take the taxi to Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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