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How to get fromOcala to Mackinac Islandby shuttle, plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MCO - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 4m
    $207–587

  2. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane JAX - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 22m
    $185–673

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station 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
    37h 44m
    $277–508

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville 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
    46h 14m
    $551–1,125

  5. Bus, shuttle to Tampa, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Brownwood Hotel & Spa to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminalshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane TPA - PLN
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 48m
    $214–716

  6. Shuttle to Orlando, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Hiton Garden Inn Downtown Ocala to Orlando Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MCO - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 45m
    $215–608

  7. Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane JAX - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 23m
    $203–694

  8. Bus, train, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville 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
    46h 34m
    $586–1,150

Orlando (MCO) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,316 mi
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Ocala, FL, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ocala to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Orlando Airport, walk to Orlando (MCO) 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 bus from Ocala Amtrak Bus Stop to Mackinac Island via Jacksonville, Amtrak Station, JRTC Bay H, Jacksonville, Charlotte Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 37h 44m.

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