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How to get fromMarquette to Mackinac Islandby bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Marquette to Mackinac Island by bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Marquette, MI to Gladstonebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gladstone to Engadinebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Engadine to St Ignacetaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 48m
    $227–320

  2. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MQT - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 27m
    $153–498

  3. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MQT - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 51m
    $166–519

Sawyer International Airport (MQT) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Marquette to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Marquette, MI, take the bus to Gladstone, take the bus to Engadine, take the taxi to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) 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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