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How to get fromMackinac Island to Isle Royale National Parkby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There is 1 way to get from Mackinac Island to Isle Royale National Park by ferry, bus, or taxi

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    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Houghton, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    6. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    19h 16m
    $357–509

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  • Distance: 513.1 mi
  • Duration: 19h 16m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Isle Royale National Park, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Isle Royale National Park. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the line 1485 bus to St. Ignace, take the bus to Escanaba, MI, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, take the ferry to Chippewa Harbor, then walk to Chippewa Harbor.

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