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How to get fromMacomb Township to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Macomb Township to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus 1485
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    8h 51m
    $128–193

  2. Bus, fly to Pellston, line 1484 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gratiot & 22 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    3. Take the bus from Pellston to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 4m
    $116–460

  3. Bus, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gratiot & 22 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DTW - APN
    3. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 38m
    $141–484

  4. Bus, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Gratiot & 22 Mile to Jefferson & Griswoldbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DTW - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 22m
    $129–491

Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 339.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Macomb Township to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Pontiac Amtrak, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Gratiot & 22 Mile, take the bus to Jefferson & Griswold, take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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