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

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There are 4 ways to get from Michigan to Mackinac Island by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Pellston, line 1484 bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    4h 58m
    $89–419

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus 1485 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    9h 9m
    $81–133

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DTW - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 32m
    $114–443

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DTW - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 15m
    $102–450

Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Michigan to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 285.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Michigan to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) 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 Detroit Greyhound to Mackinac Island via Mackinaw and Mackinaw City in around 9h 9m.

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