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How to get fromJackson to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, taxi, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Jackson Transportation to Mackinawbus bus 1488
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    7h 44m
    $72–120

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

    1. Take the taxi from Jackson 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
    6h 59m
    $239–635

  3. Train to Detroit, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Jackson Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 28m
    $110–472

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 292.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Jackson to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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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