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How to get fromNewton to Mackinac Islandby taxi, plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Newton to Mackinac Island by taxi, plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi, fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Newton to Des-Moines-Airport-DSMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DSM - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 29m
    $224–720

  2. Bus, train, ferry via Grand Rapids

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 8m
    $203–371

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    19h 14m
    $213–391

  4. Taxi, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Newton to Des-Moines-Airport-DSMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DSM - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 41m
    $232–791

  5. Taxi, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Newton to Des-Moines-Airport-DSMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DSM - APN
    3. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 22m
    $259–804

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station 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
    19h 19m
    $223–361

  7. Bus, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 8m
    $208–341

  8. Bus, train, ferry via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Monroe to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 42m
    $242–457

Des Moines (DSM) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newton to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 588.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Newton, IA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newton to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM 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 vehicle from Newton to Mackinac Island via Grinnell, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 19h 14m.

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