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How to get fromLansing to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Lansing 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
    5h 31m
    $149–462

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus It 54
    2. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry St Ignace
    9h 14m
    $78–114

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Lansing to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Lansing-Airport-LAN airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SBD Boston Blvd past Mount Hope to Mackinac Island via EBD Service past Harrison, East Lansing, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 9h 14m.

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