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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane FCA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 6m
    $269–844

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane FCA - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    22h 2m
    $201–758

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kalispell to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Green Bay to Escanababus bus
    5. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    6. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    42h 15m
    $416–643

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    43h 26m
    $1,003–1,527

  5. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak 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 to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    46h 5m
    $1,071–1,749

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,427.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Kalispell to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalispell to Mackinac Island via Kalispell, Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, Green Bay, Escanaba, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 42h 15m.

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