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How to get fromMontreal to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YUL - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 24m
    $153–493

  2. Train, bus, drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 17m
    $120–350

  3. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YUL - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 26m
    $308–760

  4. Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YHU - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 39m
    $301–533

  5. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane YUL - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 36m
    $120–467

  6. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 51m
    $121–222

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 568.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Montreal to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 747 bus to YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau, walk to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montréal to Mackinac Island via Ottawa, Ottawa - Via Rail, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, and St Ignace in around 17h 17m.

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