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How to get fromMason to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Covington to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CVG - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 32m
    $133–557

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station 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
    15h 48m
    $140–246

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

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane CVG - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 29m
    $141–588

  4. Fly Covington to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane CVG - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 9m
    $153–581

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

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati, OH to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus 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
    9h 38m
    $158–603

  6. Bus, ferry via Oxford

    1. Take the bus from Miami University Oxford, OH to Detroit, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    22h 20m
    $134–244

Covington (CVG) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 517.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Mason to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Kings Island Park & Ride, take the bus to Government Square Area F, take the bus to CVG Airport Terminal, walk to Covington (CVG) 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 vehicle from Mason to Mackinac Island via Cincinnati Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 15h 48m.

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