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How to get fromManistee to Mackinac Islandby car, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Manistee to Mackinac Island by car, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Drive, bus, ferry

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    1. Drive from Manistee to Traverse City, MIcar car
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    4h 45m
    $54–106

  2. Taxi, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Manistee to Interlochen Center for the Artstaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 11m
    $199–277

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  • Distance: 170.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Manistee to Mackinac Island. However, you can drive to Traverse City, MI, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Interlochen Center for the Arts, take the line 12 bus to Hall St. Transfer Station- Route 12, walk to Traverse City, MI, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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