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How to get fromMichigan to Manitoulin Islandby train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Michigan to Manitoulin Island by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    14h 33m

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DTW - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    3. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    9h 54m
    $164–775

  3. Bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from London to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    18h 14m

  4. Drive  930.9 km

    1. Drive from Detroit to Manitoulin Islandcar car 930.9 km
    10h 39m
    $187–269

  5. Fly to Pellston, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    9h 36m
    $193–803

  6. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DTW - APN
    2. Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    11h 9m
    $208–793

Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 803.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 33m

What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Michigan to Manitoulin Island. However, you can drive to Windsor, take the train to Toronto Union Station, walk to Union Station - Northbound Platform Towards Finch, take the line 1 subway to Bloor Station - Northbound Platform, walk to Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave, take the bus to Cyprus Lake, drive to Tobermory Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to South Baymouth Ferry Terminal, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Manitoulin Island via London, Toronto, Queens Quay West at Harbourfront Centre, Spadina Ave at College St North Side, Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave, Cyprus Lake, Tobermory Ferry Terminal, and South Baymouth Ferry Terminal in around 18h 14m.

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