What is the cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $170 - $330 and takes 26h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Jersey to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 42m and costs $110 - $480.

How far is it from New Jersey to Mackinac Island?

The distance between New Jersey and Mackinac Island is 669 miles.

How do I travel from New Jersey to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from New Jersey to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 26h 59m and costs $170 - $330.

How long does it take to get from New Jersey to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from New Jersey to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 107+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

New Jersey to Mackinac Island - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from New Jersey to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN)plane EWR - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
7h 42m
$113–472
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
26h 59m
$179–323
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
28h 7m
$317–1,184
Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pellston (PLN)plane PHL - PLN
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
8h 3m
$150–641

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 664.8 mi
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Jersey to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 62 bus to Newark Airport Building #4 At Bus Hov Lane, Locat, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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 Newark Penn Station to Mackinac Island via Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 26h 59m.

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