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How to get fromKalamazoo Airport (AZO) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo Airport (AZO) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane AZO - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 4m
    $88–385

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus 1484
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    10h 16m
    $72–126

  3. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane AZO - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h
    $99–414

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 55m
    $88–162

Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kalamazoo Airport (AZO) to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Kalamazoo Airport (AZO), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kalamazoo Airport (AZO) to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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 Airport Rd & Portage to Mackinac Island via Kalamazoo Transit Center, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw City in around 10h 16m.

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