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How to get fromNew York to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane EWR - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 46m
    $132–494

  2. Bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 14m
    $228–378

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop 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 47m
    $322–653

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LGA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 10m
    $138–578

  5. Fly Laguardia Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LGA - 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 33m
    $142–574

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    27h 49m
    $191–344

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from New York to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Amtrak, take the vehicle to Terminal B, 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 New York Midtown to Mackinac Island via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 24h 14m.

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