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How to get fromNewark Airport (EWR) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly 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
    6h 14m
    $114–468

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station 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
    28h 19m
    $177–330

  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
    28h 31m
    $326–682

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane EWR - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 34m
    $125–498

  5. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane EWR - 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
    8h 26m
    $118–498

  6. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane EWR - 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 26m
    $121–477

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newark Airport (EWR) to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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 Terminal B to Mackinac Island via Newark Penn Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 28h 19m.

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