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

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There are 8 ways to get from Lake Superior to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Toronto Airport (YYZ)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Catskill Regional Medical Center - Harris to Binghamton ShortLine Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Binghamton to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport 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
    29h 28m
    $248–399

  2. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LGA - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 6m
    $217–689

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn 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
    30h 5m
    $400–777

  4. Bus to Greater Binghamton Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to Binghamton ShortLine Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BGM - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 55m
    $220–591

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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
    30h 57m
    $272–464

  6. Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane EWR - PLN
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 17m
    $219–611

  7. Bus, bus to Westchester County Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to Chester Park Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chester Park Ride to Main St & Broadwaybus bus
    3. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane HPN - PLN
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 41m
    $229–781

  8. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Monticello ShortLine Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LGA - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 29m
    $221–685

Greater Binghamton Airport (BGM) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration23h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,000.4 mi
  • Duration: 29h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Superior to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Catskill Regional Medical Center - Harris, take the bus to Binghamton ShortLine Terminal, take the bus to Toronto Pearson Airport, take the bus to Detroit Bus Station, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lake Superior to Mackinac Island via Monticello ShortLine Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Times Square, 34 St-Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 30h 5m.

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