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How to get fromMichigan State University to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Michigan State University to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LAN - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    4h 16m
    $157–472

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus It 54
    2. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 57m
    $68–113

  3. Bus to Detroit, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 10m
    $155–602

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Michigan State University, Ingham County, MI, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Michigan State University to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Lansing-Airport-LAN airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Michigan State University to Mackinac Island via East Lansing, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 7h 57m.

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