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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    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
    6h 48m
    $142–517

  2. 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 Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    31h 27m
    $322–670

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Norfolk to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station 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
    36h 34m
    $232–447

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

    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. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 25m
    $155–548

  5. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane ORF - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 27m
    $167–541

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    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, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    31h 47m
    $357–695

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

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Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 779.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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 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 Norfolk to Mackinac Island via Petersburg Amtrak Station, Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 31h 27m.

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