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 via Lansing which costs $120 - $200 and takes 15h 49m.

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 6m and costs $160 - $490.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Fort Wayne is 356 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 via Lansing which takes 15h 49m and costs $120 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Fort Wayne?

There are 87+ hotels available in Fort Wayne.

Mackinac Island to Fort Wayne - 4 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 4 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 6m
$165–483
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Bay Citybus
3. Take the bus from Bay City to Detroitbus
4. Take the bus from Detroit to Fort Waynebus
16h 26m
$118–190
Ferry, bus via Lansing
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 Fort Waynebus
15h 49m
$122–199
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly
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 Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane CIU - FWA
8h 17m
$132–456

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

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9h 31mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 353.8 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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, 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 St Ignace, St. Ignace, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, Fort Wayne, and Central Station - Bay A in around 15h 49m.

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