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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Minnesota is to ferry and bus which costs $120 - $250 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Minnesota is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $110 - $550.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Minnesota?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Minnesota is 449 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Minnesota without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 17h 40m and costs $120 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Mackinac Island to Minnesota, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mackinac Island and Minnesota?

Minnesota is 1h behind Mackinac Island. It is currently 5:55 AM in Mackinac Island and 4:55 AM in Minnesota.

Where can I stay near Minnesota?

There are 595+ hotels available in Minnesota.

Mackinac Island to Minnesota - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Minnesota by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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Ferry to Pellston, fly
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
7h 20m
$123–536
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly
cheapest
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
6h 36m
$117–518
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
17h 40m
$128–247
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
21h 27m
$232–495
Ferry, bus to Delta County Airport, fly
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
9h 40m
$146–540
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
23h 21m
$222–476
Ferry, bus, train via Grand Rapids #2
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Grand Rapidsbus
3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
23h 21m
$232–451

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

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Distance: 446.5 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Minnesota. 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 Terminal 1 Station, then take the vehicle to U.S. Bank Stadium Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Minneapolis Bus Station via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw, St. Ignace Transportation Center, Escanaba, and Green Bay Transit Center in around 17h 40m.

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