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

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

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane FLL - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 37m
    $170–522

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MIA - 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 24m
    $155–588

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    40h 4m
    $298–558

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Miami Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 6h
    $717–1,395

  5. Fly Miami International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MIA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 34m
    $157–617

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane FLL - 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 40m
    $168–643

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,419.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Miami to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Fort Lauderdale Airport Station, walk to Tri-Rail FLL Airport Station, take the bus to Terminal 2/3, walk to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 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 bus from Miami Airport Station to Mackinac Island via Atlanta Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 40h 4m.

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