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How to get fromMackinac Island to Frankenmuthby ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry Mackinac Island
    2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Saginaw Bus Centerbus bus 1485
    7h 29m
    $88–136

  2. Ferry, fly, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Mbs International Airport (MBS)plane plane PLN - MBS
    3. Take the taxi from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Frankenmuthtaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    $121–419

Pellston (PLN) to Mbs International Airport (MBS) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Frankenmuth. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the bus to Saginaw Bus Center, then take the taxi to Frankenmuth. Alternatively, 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 Mbs International Airport (MBS), then take the taxi to Frankenmuth.

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