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

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There are 2 ways to get from McAllen to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MFE - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 2m
    $206–717

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MFE - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 43m
    $178–681

Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,558.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from McAllen to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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