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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Mankato is to ferry and bus which costs $140 - $280 and takes 20h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Mankato is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 8h 50m and costs $120 - $600.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Mankato?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Mankato is 524 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Mankato without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 20h 55m and costs $140 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 53m to get from Mackinac Island to Mankato, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mackinac Island and Mankato?

Mankato is 1h behind Mackinac Island. It is currently 6:07 PM in Mackinac Island and 5:07 PM in Mankato.

Where can I stay near Mankato?

There are 28+ hotels available in Mankato.

Mackinac Island to Mankato - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Mankato by ferry, plane, 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, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane PLN - MSP
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus
9h 53m
$142–604
Ferry, bus to Traverse City, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MIbus
3. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVC - MSP
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus
11h 57m
$122–531
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
4. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
5. Take the bus from 5th St Transit Center Gate B to Mankato, MNbus Msp
20h 55m
$140–272
Ferry, bus, train
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 train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus
24h 18m
$243–596
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly, bus
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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CIU - MSP
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus
8h 50m
$126–556
Ferry, bus to Delta County Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus
3. Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ESC - MSP
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus
12h 13m
$160–578
Ferry, bus, train via Grand Rapids
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus
3. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
5. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus
25h 58m
$233–576
Ferry, bus via Detroit
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 Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochesterbus
5. Take the bus from Rochester to Mankatobus
28h 14m
$217–358

Pellston (PLN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

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6h 32mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Mackinac Island to Mankato.

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Distance: 521.1 mi
Duration: 9h 53m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Mankato, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Mankato. 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to Minneapolis-St. Paul, then take the bus to Mankato. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Mankato, MN via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw, St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba, Green Bay Transit Center, and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 20h 55m.

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