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

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There are 7 ways to get from Montreal to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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    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
    8h 53m
    $115–450

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h
    $231–594

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 59m
    $193–319

  4. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YUL - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 22m
    $243–587

  5. Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YHU - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 20m
    $226–740

  6. 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. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 35m
    $128–481

  7. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane YUL - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 32m
    $135–474

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 571.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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 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 train from Montréal to Mackinac Island via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 21h.

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