Rome2Rio

How to get fromOhio to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Mackinac Island

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Ohio to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CLE - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h
    $142–522

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay City to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 40m
    $130–208

  3. Bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h

  4. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CMH - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 5m
    $147–543

  5. Bus to Detroit, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 20m

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Ohio to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 358.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

There is no direct connection from Ohio to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Mackinac Island via Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 16h.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound