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How to get fromMinnetonka to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Minnetonka to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MSP - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 5m
    $121–502

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane MSP - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 16m
    $110–458

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Duluth, MNbus bus Moa
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 57m
    $159–272

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 3m

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MSP - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 9m
    $114–482

  6. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane MSP - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 44m
    $148–504

  7. Bus, ferry via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 1m
    $160–302

  8. Train, bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 3m

  9. Train, bus, ferry #3

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 16m
    $284–564

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 462.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Minnetonka to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 667 bus to 2nd Ave S & 10th St - Stop Group H, walk to Nicollet Mall Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 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 Co Rd 101 & Hutchins Dr / Hwy 7 to Mackinac Island via 12th St S & Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Bus Depot, Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, St. Ignace, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 18h 57m.

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