What is the cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Niagara Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Niagara Falls is to ferry and bus which costs $160 - $350 and takes 19h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Niagara Falls?

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Niagara Falls is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $250 - $700.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Niagara Falls?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Niagara Falls is 657 km.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Niagara Falls without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $160 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Mackinac Island to Niagara Falls?

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Mackinac Island to Niagara Falls, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Niagara Falls?

There are 707+ hotels available in Niagara Falls.

Mackinac Island to Niagara Falls - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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

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Ferry to Pellston, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane PLN - BUF
3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus
9h 19m
$176–800
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane PLN - YYZ
3. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus
11h 53m
$139–576
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Detroit Greyhoundbus
3. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain
4. Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain
16h 54m
$201–509
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane CIU - BUF
4. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Niagara Falls USAbus
11h 43m
$198–878
Ferry, bus to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, fly to Toronto Island Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
3. Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane YAM - YTZ
4. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus
9h 3m
$254–667
Ferry, bus to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
3. Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane YAM - YYZ
4. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus
9h 21m
$623–2,000
Ferry, bus
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 Torontobus
4. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Niagara Falls, ONbus
19h 55m
$169–347

Pellston (PLN) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) flights

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Distance: 657.4 km
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and Niagara Falls, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Niagara Falls. 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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF), walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, then take the bus to Niagara Falls USA. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Canadian Border via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw, Detroit Greyhound, Windsor, and Aldershot in around 16h 54m.

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