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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Sandusky is to ferry and bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 15h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Sandusky is to ferry and fly and train which takes 7h 50m and costs $170 - $600.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Sandusky?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Sandusky is 422 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Sandusky without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 14h 8m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Mackinac Island to Sandusky, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sandusky?

There are 245+ hotels available in Sandusky.

Mackinac Island to Sandusky - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Sandusky by ferry, plane, train, or bus

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Ferry, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE)plane PLN - CLE
3. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 50m
$178–586
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Bay Citybus
3. Take the bus from Bay City to Detroitbus
4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Sandusky Bus Stopbus
15h 10m
$110–177
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry
2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to East Lansingbus
3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
4. Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
14h 8m
Ferry, fly to Detroit, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Detroit (DTW)plane PLN - DTW
3. Take the bus from Dearborn to Toledobus
4. Take the train from Toledo to Sandusky Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 58m

Pellston (PLN) to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) flights

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4h 11mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 419.6 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Sandusky. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, take the taxi to Pellston (PLN) airport, fly to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE), walk to Airport Station, take the subway to Tower City Station Track 13, walk to Cleveland Amtrak, then take the train to Sandusky Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Sandusky Amtrak Station via St Ignace, St. Ignace, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo, and Toledo in around 14h 8m.

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