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

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There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LFT - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 19m
    $158–630

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    35h 29m
    $442–941

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center 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
    39h 34m
    $274–515

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

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane LFT - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 57m
    $176–651

  5. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LFT - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 23m
    $177–646

  6. Bus, train, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    36h 23m
    $437–891

  7. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    38h 28m
    $456–981

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration11h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,160.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lafayette to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) 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 Lafayette to Mackinac Island via New Orleans Bus Station, New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 35h 29m.

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