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How to get fromL'Anse to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from L'Anse to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from L'Anse to Gladstonebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gladstone to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 34m
    $85–161

  2. Bus to Houghton County Memorial Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from L'Anse to Houghton, MIbus bus
    2. Fly from Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CMX - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 33m
    $141–492

  3. Bus to Sawyer International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from L'Anse to Gwinnbus bus
    2. Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MQT - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 7m
    $141–488

Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 351 mi
  • Duration: 9h 34m

What companies run services between L'Anse, MI, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from L'Anse to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Gladstone, 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 the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX) 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.

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