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How to get fromMackinac Island to West Branchby ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Mackinac Island to West Branch by ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi via Grayling

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Graylingbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Grayling to West Branchtaxi taxi
    4h 24m
    $172–248

  2. Ferry, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Mackinac Island to Mackinaw Cityferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Mackinaw to Standish, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Standish, MI to West Branchtaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $90–143

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  • Distance: 147.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinac Island to West Branch. However, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the bus to Grayling, then take the taxi to West Branch. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw, take the bus to Standish, MI, then take the taxi to West Branch.

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