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How to get fromMackinac Island to Grand Rapidsby ferry, bus, or plane

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

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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 City to Grand Rapidsbus bus 1484
    8h 35m
    $65–113

  2. Ferry, fly

    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
    8h 2m
    $125–618

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Grand Rapids. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the bus to Grand Rapids. 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), walk to Gerald R Ford Airport, take the line 27 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, then take the line 5 bus to Cesar Chavez/Goodrich.

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