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How to get fromLansing Airport (LAN) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Lansing Airport (LAN) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LAN - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 13m
    $102–466

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus 1488
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    7h 29m
    $66–116

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lansing Airport (LAN) to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 220.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Lansing Airport (LAN), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lansing Airport (LAN) to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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 Capital Regional Airport Auth. Term to Mackinac Island via Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 7h 29m.

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