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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima 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
    12h 54m
    $100–173

  2. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane FWA - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 59m
    $118–455

  3. Bus to Detroit, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 36m
    $116–479

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

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DTW - APN
    3. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 10m
    $136–503

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DTW - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 53m
    $124–510

Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lima to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 483.1 mi
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Lima, Allen County, OH, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lima to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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 the bus to Fort Wayne, IN, take the taxi to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) 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.

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