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How to get fromMackinac Island to Torch Lakeby ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Torch Lake by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Charlevoixbus bus It 81
    4h 1m
    $102–144

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry Mackinac Island
    2. Drive from Mackinaw to Torch Lakecar car
    1h 51m
    $38–58

  3. Ferry, bus via St Ignace

    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to St Ignaceferry ferry St Ignace
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Charlevoixbus bus It 81
    4h 20m
    $114–145

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  • Distance: 88.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Torch Lake. However, you can take the ferry to St Ignace, walk to St. Ignace, take the bus to Charlevoix, then take the taxi to Torch Lake. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Torch Lake via Mackinaw in around 1h 51m.

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