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How to get fromLubbock to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Lubbock to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LBB - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 47m
    $218–682

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LBB - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 6m
    $165–605

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    43h 12m
    $771–1,263

  4. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane LBB - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 19m
    $213–779

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

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane LBB - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 14m
    $180–646

  6. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LBB - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 25m
    $187–631

  7. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane LBB - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 28m
    $191–678

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,250.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Lubbock to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Mackinac Island via Fort Worth Downtown, Fort Worth, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 43h 12m.

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