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How to get fromMackinac Island to Grand Havenby ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi

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    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Cedar Springsbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Cedar Springs to Grand Haventaxi taxi
    8h 59m
    $150–218

  2. Ferry, fly, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PLN - GRR
    3. Take the taxi from Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR to Grand Haventaxi taxi
    6h 49m
    $221–734

Pellston (PLN) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Mackinac Island to Grand Haven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Grand Haven. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, take the bus to Cedar Springs, then take the taxi to Grand Haven. 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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), then take the taxi to Grand Haven.

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