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How to get fromMelbourne to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MEL - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    37h 37m
    $599–2,029

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MEL - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    44h 57m
    $561–1,993

  3. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane MEL - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    41h 19m
    $582–2,025

  4. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MEL - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 1h
    $566–2,002

  5. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane MEL - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    30h 42m
    $655–2,277

  6. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MEL - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    36h 10m
    $588–2,038

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration36h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$542Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,895.1 mi
  • Duration: 37h 37m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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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