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How to get fromMackinac Island to Washington Islandby ferry, bus, unknown, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Mackinac Island to Washington Island by ferry, bus, unknown, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus, travel

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    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Walk from Escanaba to Washington Islandunknown unknown
    7h 41m

  2. Ferry, fly, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Fly from Pellston (PLN) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane PLN - ESC
    3. Walk from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Jackson Harbor, Washington Islandunknown unknown
    8h 54m

Pellston (PLN) to Delta County Airport (ESC) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to Washington 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 Escanaba, MI, then travel to Washington Island. Alternatively, 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, fly to Delta County Airport (ESC), then travel to Jackson Harbor, Washington Island.

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