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How to get fromJersey City to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, ferry

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    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
    7h 37m
    $131–493

  2. Bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 13m
    $227–397

  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 6m
    $318–658

  4. Fly from Laguardia Airport, 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 36m
    $141–581

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station 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
    28h 26m
    $182–330

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 667.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Jersey City to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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 bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Mackinac Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 26h 13m.

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