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How to get fromKitchener to Mackinac Islandby bus, plane, ferry, train, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Kitchener to Mackinac Island by bus, plane, ferry, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYZ - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 21m
    $439–1,398

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kitchener 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
    15h 29m
    $111–186

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kitchener to Londontrain train
    2. Take the train from London to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 11m
    $126–459

  4. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YTZ - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 18m
    $192–450

  5. Bus, shuttle to Detroit, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Londonbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Days Inn by Wyndham London to Detroit Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 53m
    $142–528

  6. Train to London International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kitchener to Londontrain train
    2. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YXU - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 14m
    $536–2,042

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Kitchener, ON, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kitchener to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Toronto Pearson Airport, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kitchener to Mackinac Island via London, Windsor, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 15h 11m.

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