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How to get fromManhattan to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Manhattan to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LGA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 51m
    $135–624

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 47m
    $276–596

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    27h 49m
    $192–342

  4. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane EWR - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 53m
    $137–552

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LGA - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 26m
    $139–580

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane LGA - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 31m
    $143–691

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 675.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Manhattan to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Laguardia Rd/94 St, walk to New-York-La-Guardia-Airport-LGA 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Mackinac Island via Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 26h 47m.

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