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How to get fromLake George to Mackinac Islandby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ALB - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 42m
    $164–704

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 27m
    $295–596

  3. Bus, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ALB - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 22m
    $182–725

  4. Bus, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane ALB - APN
    3. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 19m
    $189–738

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Albanybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    27h 42m
    $203–384

  6. Bus, train, ferry via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Lake George to Syracusebus bus
    2. Take the train from Syracuse to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    32h 48m
    $233–619

Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 662.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Lake George, NY, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake George to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Albany, walk to Albany County Airport (ALB) 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 Lake George to Mackinac Island via Albany, Broadway/SUNY Plaza Station - B'way & SUNY Plaza, East St & Herrick St, Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 26h 27m.

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