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How to get fromMackinac Island to Auburn Hillsby ferry, bus, plane, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Auburn Hills by ferry, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry Mackinac Island
    2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Pontiac Amtrakbus bus 1485
    9h 14m
    $91–148

  2. Ferry, line 1488 bus, fly, train, line 492 bus

    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Pellston, MIbus bus
    3. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PLN - DTW
    4. Take the train from Dearborn to Royal Oak Amtraktrain train
    5. Take the bus from Royal Oak Transit Center to Squirrel & Waltonbus bus
    8h 43m
    $101–462

Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Mackinac Island to Auburn Hills.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 324.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Auburn Hills. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the bus to Pontiac Amtrak, then take the taxi to Auburn Hills. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the line 1488 bus to Pellston, MI, take the taxi to Pellston (PLN) airport, fly to Detroit (DTW), walk to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, take the line 261 bus to Dearborn Transit Center, walk to Dearborn, take the train to Royal Oak Amtrak, walk to Royal Oak Transit Center, then take the line 492 bus to Squirrel & Walton.

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