What is the cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne?

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne is to ferry and bus which costs $100 - $190 and takes 14h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne?

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne is to ferry and fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $120 - $420.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Fort Wayne is 359 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 14h 38m and costs $100 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fort Wayne?

There are 83+ hotels available in Fort Wayne.

Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne - 3 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane PLN - FWA
8h 9m
$121–419
Ferry, bus
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 Fort Wayne, INbus
14h 38m
$106–185
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 Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane CIU - FWA
9h 22m
$135–451

Pellston (PLN) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 3mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 356.5 mi
Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne. 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 Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), then take the taxi to Fort Wayne. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Coldwater at Northeast via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw, Detroit, MI, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 14h 38m.

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How to get fromMackinac Island to Fort Wayneby ferry, plane, or bus

There are 3 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne by ferry, plane, or bus

Ferry to Pellston, fly

Ferry, bus

Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly