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How to get fromMackinac Island to Escanababy ferry, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Escanababus bus It 51
    5h 51m
    $75–121

  2. Ferry, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane PLN - ESC
    6h 45m
    $157–500

Pellston (PLN) to Delta County Airport (ESC) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Escanaba. However, you can take the ferry to St Ignace, walk to St. Ignace, take the bus to Escanaba, then take the taxi to Escanaba. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, take the taxi to Pellston (PLN) airport, fly to Delta County Airport (ESC), then take the taxi to Escanaba.

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