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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Dallas is to ferry and bus and fly which costs $150 - $650 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Dallas is to ferry and fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $150 - $700.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Dallas?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Dallas is 1147 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Dallas without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 35h 4m and costs $360 - $850.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Mackinac Island to Dallas, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mackinac Island and Dallas?

Dallas is 1h behind Mackinac Island. It is currently 9:37 PM in Mackinac Island and 8:37 PM in Dallas.

Where can I stay near Dallas?

There are 2013+ hotels available in Dallas.

Mackinac Island to Dallas - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Dallas by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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Ferry to Pellston, fly
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1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane PLN - DFW
9h 14m
$159–667
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansingbus
3. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain
35h 4m
$365–833
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus
3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
5. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Dallasbus
38h 27m
$328–423
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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane APN - DFW
10h 58m
$185–702
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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane CIU - DFW
12h 8m
$178–689
Ferry, bus to Traverse City, fly
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MIbus
3. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane TVC - DFW
11h 55m
$159–634
Ferry, bus, train via Grand Rapids
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus
3. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain
36h 41m
$360–813

Pellston (PLN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) flights

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Distance: 1,140.4 mi
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Dallas. 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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), walk to Dfw Airport Station, then take the vehicle to West End Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Dallas via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw City, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 35h 4m.

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