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

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

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane JFK - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 35m
    $121–466

  2. Bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 34m
    $225–389

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop 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
    28h 7m
    $320–664

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane EWR - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 16m
    $137–504

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LGA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 17m
    $140–584

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LGA - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 40m
    $144–580

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    31h 21m
    $195–357

  8. Train, bus, ferry via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    33h 31m
    $435–914

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration9h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 682.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Jamaica to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jamaica to Mackinac Island via Penn Station, New York Midtown, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 25h 34m.

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