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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Cincinnati is to ferry and bus which costs $140 - $230 and takes 16h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Cincinnati is to ferry and fly which takes 8h 43m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Cincinnati?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Cincinnati is 494 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Cincinnati without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 16h 35m and costs $140 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Mackinac Island to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 626+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

Mackinac Island to Cincinnati - 5 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Cincinnati by ferry, plane, or bus

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Ferry to Pellston, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Covington (CVG)plane PLN - CVG
8h 43m
$128–572
Ferry, bus via Oxford
cheapest
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, MI to Miami University Oxford, OHbus
22h 21m
$117–267
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 Covington Bus Stopbus
16h 35m
$145–228
Ferry, bus to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly
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 Covington (CVG)plane APN - CVG
10h 25m
$149–601
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly
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 Covington (CVG)plane CIU - CVG
8h 54m
$137–651

Pellston (PLN) to Covington (CVG) flights

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 490.7 mi
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Cincinnati, OH, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Cincinnati. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the bus to Pellston, MI, take the taxi to Pellston (PLN) airport, fly to Covington (CVG), walk to CVG Airport Terminal, then take the bus to 5th at Elm. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Covington Bus Stop via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw, and Detroit Bus Station in around 16h 35m.

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