What is the cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to St. Joseph Island?

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to St. Joseph Island is to ferry and bus and fly and drive which costs $1,000 - $2,200 and takes 13h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to St. Joseph Island?

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to St. Joseph Island is to ferry and bus and fly which takes 11h 22m and costs $1,500 - $3,000.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to St. Joseph Island?

The distance between Mackinac Island and St. Joseph Island is 732 km.

How long does it take to get from Mackinac Island to St. Joseph Island?

It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Mackinac Island to St. Joseph Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near St. Joseph Island?

There are five+ hotels available in St. Joseph Island.

Mackinac Island to St. Joseph Island - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Mackinac Island to St. Joseph Island by ferry, bus, plane, or car

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Ferry, bus, fly
best
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 Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB)plane YAM - YSB
4. Take the bus from Sudbury to Barr Rdbus
11h 22m
$1,572–3,003
Ferry, bus, fly, drive
cheapest
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. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Sudburybus
4. Fly from Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane YSB - YAM
5. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to St. Joseph Islandcar
13h 7m
$1,094–2,170

Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) flights

11Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$1,428Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mackinac Island to St. Joseph Island.

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Distance: 731.7 km
Duration: 11h 22m

What companies run services between Mackinac Island, MI, USA and St. Joseph Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to St. Joseph Island. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the line 1485 bus to St. Ignace, take the bus to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, drive to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) airport, fly to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB), take the taxi to Sudbury, take the bus to Barr Rd, then take the taxi to St. Joseph Island. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the line 1485 bus to St. Ignace, take the bus to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, drive to Sault Ste Marie, take the bus to Sudbury, take the taxi to Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), then drive to St. Joseph Island.

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