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 $100 - $410 and takes 11h 5m.

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 which takes 8h 17m and costs $120 - $550.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Boston?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Boston is 750 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 which takes 29h and costs $200 - $350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Mackinac Island to Boston, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1734+ hotels available in Boston.

Mackinac Island to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Boston by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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Ferry to Pellston, fly to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PLN - BOS
8h 17m
$121–504
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest
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
11h 5m
$105–410
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Bostonbus
29h
$204–343
Ferry, bus, train via Lansing
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansingbus
3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
4. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain
29h 51m
$305–628
Ferry, bus to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Alpenabus
3. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane APN - BOS
10h
$142–529
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
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 Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane CIU - BOS
11h 8m
$135–536
Ferry, bus to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
3. Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane YAM - BOS
9h 55m
$135–631
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
4. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain
30h 1m
$285–623

Pellston (PLN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) flights

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Distance: 745.2 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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, walk to Mackinaw, take the line 1488 bus to Pellston, MI, take the taxi to Pellston (PLN) airport, then fly to Boston Logan Airport (BOS). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Boston via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw, Detroit Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 29h.

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