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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    3h 42m
    $142–522

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bay City to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 55m
    $92–147

  3. 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. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 34m
    $104–506

Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Michigan to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 282.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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 Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit to Mackinac Island via Bay City, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 10h 55m.

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