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How to get fromMackinac Island to Bay Cityby ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Bay City by ferry, bus, or plane

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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 Bay City, MIbus bus 1485
    6h 40m
    $60–108

  2. Ferry to Pellston, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane PLN - MBS
    7h 41m
    $110–413

  3. Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus bus
    3. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane CIU - MBS
    10h 56m
    $119–445

Pellston (PLN) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Bay City. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, then take the bus to Bay City, MI. 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 Mbs International Airport (MBS), then take the taxi to Bay City.

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