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How to get fromLexington to Mackinac Islandby car, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Mackinac Island by car, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Drive from Lexington to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SDF - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 2m
    $126–518

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lexington Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 3m
    $136–246

  3. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LEX - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 59m
    $134–619

  4. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane LEX - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 59m
    $154–603

  5. Fly Blue Grass Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane LEX - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 55m
    $142–640

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Mackinac Island. However, you can drive to Louisville-Airport-SDF 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 Tates Creek @ Dove Run to Mackinac Island via Transit Center, Walmart @ Northpark, Lexington Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 20h 3m.

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