What is the cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Lexington?

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Lexington is to ferry and bus and drive which costs $140 - $250 and takes 21h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Lexington?

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Lexington is to ferry and fly and drive which takes 8h 3m and costs $150 - $750.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Lexington?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Lexington is 562 miles.

How long does it take to get from Mackinac Island to Lexington?

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Mackinac Island to Lexington, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lexington?

There are 180+ hotels available in Lexington.

Mackinac Island to Lexington - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane

There are 8 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Lexington by ferry, plane, car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry to Pellston, fly to Covington, drive
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Covington (CVG)plane PLN - CVG
3. Drive from Covington (CVG) to Lexingtoncar
9h 7m
$146–686
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Blue Grass Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane PLN - LEX
12h 5m
$98–436
Ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
4. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
21h 58m
$149–247
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Louisville International Airport, drive
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane PLN - SDF
3. Drive from Louisville-Airport-SDF to Lexingtoncar
8h 3m
$150–735
Ferry, bus to Alpena County Regional Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Alpenabus
3. Fly from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane APN - LEX
10h 25m
$124–461
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Kinrossbus
3. Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane CIU - LEX
11h 40m
$112–468
Ferry, bus, drive via Columbus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
4. Take the bus from Columbus to Louisvillebus
5. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
23h 18m
$132–277
Ferry, bus, train, drive
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansingbus
3. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus
5. Drive from Middletown Station @ Target to Lexingtoncar
23h 19m
$179–317

Pellston (PLN) to Covington (CVG) flights

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6h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 558.8 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Lexington. However, 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 Covington (CVG), then drive to Lexington. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Lexington via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw, Detroit Bus Station, Louisville Bus Station, Chestnut @ 13th, Chestnut @ 8th, S 5th @ W Jefferson, and Middletown Station @ Target in around 21h 58m.

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