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How to get fromMackinac Island to Vanderbiltby ferry, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Vanderbilt by ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry Mackinac Island
    2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Gaylordbus bus 1488
    3h 19m
    $68–112

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry Mackinac Island
    2. Drive from Mackinaw to Vanderbiltcar car
    1h 2m
    $34–52

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  • Distance: 87.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Vanderbilt. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the bus to Gaylord, then take the taxi to Vanderbilt. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Vanderbilt via Mackinaw in around 1h 2m.

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