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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    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

  2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, ferry

    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
    5h 36m
    $157–472

  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
    $160–622

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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 walk to East Lansing, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, 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.

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