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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Alaska is to ferry and bus and fly which costs $350 - $1,300 and takes 17h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Alaska is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 17h 47m and costs $350 - $1,300.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Alaska?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Alaska is 2804 miles.

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

It takes approximately 18h 59m to get from Mackinac Island to Alaska, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mackinac Island and Alaska?

Alaska is 4h behind Mackinac Island. It is currently 12:15 AM in Mackinac Island and 8:15 PM in Alaska.

Where can I stay near Alaska?

There are 204+ hotels available in Alaska.

Mackinac Island to Alaska - 2 ways to travel via ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Alaska by ferry, bus, or plane

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Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly
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1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
3. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane CIU - ANC
18h 59m
$347–1,288
Ferry, bus to Traverse City, fly
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MIbus
3. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane TVC - ANC
17h 47m
$358–1,283

Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC) flights

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17h 58mAverage Duration

$306Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,787.8 mi
Duration: 18h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Alaska. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the line 1485 bus to St. Ignace, take the bus to Kinross, take the taxi to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, then take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, take the bus to Traverse City, MI, walk to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14, take the line 14 bus to Cherry Capital Airport, walk to Traverse-City-Airport-TVC airport, fly to Anchorage International Airport (ANC), walk to Airport South Terminal, then take the line 65 bus to Downtown Transit Center.

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