What is the cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor?

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor is to ferry and bus and taxi which costs $120 - $190 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor?

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor is to ferry and bus and taxi which takes 4h 52m and costs $120 - $190.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Glen Arbor is 137 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor without a car is to ferry and bus and taxi which takes 4h 52m and costs $120 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Glen Arbor?

There are 585+ hotels available in Glen Arbor.

Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor - one way to travel via ferry, bus, and taxi

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There is 1 way to get from Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor by ferry, bus, or taxi

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1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MIbus
3. Take the taxi from Traverse City, MI to Glen Arbortaxi
4h 52m
$128–188

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Map of how to get from Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor.

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Distance: 136.2 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Glen Arbor. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, take the bus to Traverse City, MI, then take the taxi to Glen Arbor.

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