What is the cheapest way to get from Lorain to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Lorain to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $120 - $210 and takes 13h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lorain to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Lorain to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 48m and costs $160 - $550.

How far is it from Lorain to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Lorain and Mackinac Island is 376 miles.

How do I travel from Lorain to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Lorain to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 13h 50m and costs $120 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Lorain to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Lorain to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 106+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Lorain to Mackinac Island - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lorain to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Fly to Pellston, ferry
best
1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN)plane CLE - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
5h 48m
$165–541
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorain County Transportation & CS to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
13h 50m
$127–208
Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane CLE - CIU
2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
7h 35m
$173–572
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Elyria Station to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
13h 53m
$136–259

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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Distance: 373.9 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Lorain to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Cleveland-Airport-CLE 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 vehicle from Lorain to Mackinac Island via Lorain County Transportation & CS, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 13h 50m.

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