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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Buffalo is to ferry and bus which costs $120 - $220 and takes 21h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Buffalo is to ferry and fly which takes 8h 51m and costs $120 - $650.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Buffalo?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Buffalo is 389 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Buffalo without a car is to ferry and bus via Brook Park which takes 18h 35m and costs $130 - $240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Mackinac Island to Buffalo, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Buffalo?

There are 256+ hotels available in Buffalo.

Mackinac Island to Buffalo - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Buffalo by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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Ferry to Pellston, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PLN - BUF
8h 51m
$122–617
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane PLN - YYZ
3. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
12h 56m
$100–398
Ferry, bus via Brook Park
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 Buffalobus
18h 35m
$135–233
Ferry, bus to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane APN - BUF
10h 36m
$143–602
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane CIU - BUF
11h 50m
$136–639
Ferry, bus to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
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 Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YAM - YYZ
4. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
10h 19m
$494–1,505
Ferry, bus, train via Hamilton
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus
3. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain
4. Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain
18h 45m
$150–495
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 Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
19h 43m
$162–493
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 Toronto Pearson Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Buffalobus
21h 20m
$129–217

Pellston (PLN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

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Distance: 387 mi
Duration: 8h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Buffalo. 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, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), walk to Buffalo, then take the bus to Buffalo. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Buffalo via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw, Detroit Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 18h 35m.

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