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 fly and drive which costs $150 - $500 and takes 9h 16m.

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 7h 14m and costs $180 - $750.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Cincinnati?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Cincinnati is 491 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 17h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Mackinac Island to Cincinnati, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cincinnati?

There are 670+ hotels available in Cincinnati.

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

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

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Ferry to Pellston, fly to Covington
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Covington (CVG)plane PLN - CVG
7h 14m
$182–710
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Covington
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Kinrossbus
3. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Covington (CVG)plane CIU - CVG
10h 36m
$144–723
Ferry, bus
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 bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Covington Bus Stopbus
17h 25m
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane PLN - LEX
3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Cincinnaticar
9h 16m
$155–501
Ferry, bus via Oxford
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 bus from Toledo to Oxfordbus
23h 51m

Pellston (PLN) to Covington (CVG) flights

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488.1 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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, 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 St Ignace, St. Ignace, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 17h 25m.

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