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How to get fromMarion to Mackinac Islandby bus, plane, ferry, taxi, or train

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

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  1. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from MT. Gilead Ohio Wendys to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CMH - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 46m
    $168–586

  2. Taxi, bus, ferry via Ann Arbor

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Marion to Kentontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kenton to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Blake Transit Center to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 28m
    $159–264

  3. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from MT. Gilead Ohio Wendys to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH)bus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane CMH - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 53m
    $181–617

  4. Taxi, bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Marion to Kentontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kenton to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    4. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 51m
    $194–596

  5. Taxi, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Marion to Kentontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kenton 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
    14h 13m
    $166–272

  6. Taxi, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Marion to Kentontaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kenton to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Battle Creektrain train
    4. Take the train from Battle Creek to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 47m
    $186–337

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Marion to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 490.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Marion to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to MT. Gilead Ohio Wendys, take the bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 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 the taxi to Kenton, take the bus to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station, walk to Beakes + Summit, take the line 22 bus to Blake Transit Center, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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