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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Erie is to ferry and fly and bus which costs $190 - $800 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Erie is to ferry and fly and bus which takes 10h 2m and costs $190 - $800.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Erie?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Erie is 478 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Erie without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 17h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Mackinac Island to Erie, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Erie?

There are 69+ hotels available in Erie.

Mackinac Island to Erie - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Erie by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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Ferry, fly, bus
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1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PLN - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo to Eriebus
10h 2m
$194–761
Ferry, bus, train
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 train from Toledo to Erie Stationtrain
17h 7m

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

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4h 44mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 475 mi
Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Erie, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Erie. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, take the taxi to Pellston (PLN) airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, take the bus to Buffalo, then take the bus to Erie. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Erie Station via St Ignace, St. Ignace, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, and Toledo in around 17h 7m.

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