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

The cheapest way to get from Mackinac Island to Washington is to ferry and bus which costs $160 - $320 and takes 24h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mackinac Island to Washington is to ferry and fly and train which takes 7h 35m and costs $110 - $1,100.

How far is it from Mackinac Island to Washington?

The distance between Mackinac Island and Washington is 640 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mackinac Island to Washington without a car is to ferry and bus via Lansing which takes 24h and costs $180 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Mackinac Island to Washington, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Washington?

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Mackinac Island to Washington - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Washington by ferry, plane, bus, train, or subway

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Ferry to Pellston, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PLN - DCA
8h 4m
$136–664
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PLN - IAD
3. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
9h 8m
$113–477
Ferry, bus via Lansing
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansingbus
3. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus
4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus
24h
$185–328
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 bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
4. Take the train from Toledo to Washington Union Stationtrain
26h 21m
$225–493
Ferry to Pellston, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PLN - BWI
3. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
7h 35m
$118–1,076
Ferry, bus to Chippewa County International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CIU - DCA
11h
$155–686
Ferry, bus to Traverse City, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Traverse City, MIbus
3. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane TVC - DCA
9h 35m
$146–681
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 Toledo Bus Stopbus
4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus
24h 10m
$160–313
Ferry, bus, train via Chicago
1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry
2. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to East Lansingbus
3. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain
30h 17m
$307–676

Pellston (PLN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

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Distance: 636.3 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Washington. 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, then fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Mackinac Island to Washington Union Station via Mackinaw City, Mackinaw City, East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 24h.

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