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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ACK - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 42m
    $163–726

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane ACK - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 54m
    $158–685

  3. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ACK - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 38m
    $201–762

Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 842.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Nantucket, MA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nantucket to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Nantucket Memorial Airport, walk to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nantucket Memorial Airport, walk to Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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