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How to get fromNorfolk to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Norfolk to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORF - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 40m
    $180–550

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ORF - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 52m
    $147–524

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    32h 33m

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Norfolk to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Norfolk to Mackinac Island via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Toledo, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 32h 33m.

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