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How to get fromMackinaw City to Beaver Islandby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Mackinaw City to Beaver Island by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Mackinaw City to Charlevoixcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    3h 10m
    $44–48

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Mackinaw City to Charlevoix, MIbus bus 1484
    2. Take the car ferry from Charlevoix to Beaver Islandcarferry car ferry
    4h 50m
    $44–59

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Map of how to get from Mackinaw City to Beaver Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Mackinaw City, MI, USA and Beaver Island, Charlevoix County, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mackinaw City to Beaver Island. However, you can drive to Charlevoix then take the car ferry to Beaver Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mackinaw City to Beaver Island via Charlevoix, MI and Charlevoix in around 4h 50m.

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