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How to get fromNiagara Falls to Mackinac Islandby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Niagara Falls to Mackinac Island by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BUF - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 22m
    $122–535

  2. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YYZ - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 24m
    $109–530

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Canadian Border to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 15m
    $146–368

  4. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane BUF - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 47m
    $135–566

  5. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YTZ - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 37m
    $202–597

  6. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Niagara Falls to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYZ - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 1m
    $462–1,547

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Niagara Falls, ON to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto 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
    19h 59m
    $122–255

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 408.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Niagara Falls, ON, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Niagara Falls to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 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 train from Canadian Border to Mackinac Island via Aldershot, Windsor, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 16h 15m.

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