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

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There are 4 ways to get from Mattawan to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus 1484
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    9h 9m
    $119–182

  2. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane AZO - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 29m
    $134–452

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kalamazoo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 18m
    $134–230

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

    1. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane AZO - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 14m
    $142–483

Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Mattawan to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Kalamazoo Metro Transit, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZO 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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