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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Boston is to ferry and fly and train which costs $140 - $460 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Boston is to ferry and fly and train which takes 10h 9m and costs $140 - $460.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Boston?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Boston is 799 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Boston without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 30h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 9m to get from Mackinac Island to Boston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1602+ hotels available in Boston.

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

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

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Ferry, fly, train
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1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PLN - PVD
3. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
10h 9m
$149–454
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to East Lansingbus
3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
4. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain
30h 13m

Pellston (PLN) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights

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5h 52mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 794 mi
Duration: 10h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Boston. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, take the taxi to Pellston (PLN) airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD), walk to TF Green Airport, then take the train to South Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Boston via St Ignace, St. Ignace, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, and Toledo in around 30h 13m.

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