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

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

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  1. Fly Detroit to Pellston, line 1484 bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    2. Take the bus from Pellston to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 24m
    $90–430

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 37m
    $142–348

  3. Fly Detroit to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DTW - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 58m
    $115–454

  4. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YTZ - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 31m
    $180–434

  5. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYZ - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 54m
    $444–1,353

  6. Fly Detroit to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DTW - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 41m
    $103–461

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 59m
    $119–200

Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ontario to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 295.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Ontario to Mackinac Island. However, you can drive to Michigan & Cass, take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) 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 Toronto Union Station to Mackinac Island via Windsor, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 14h 37m.

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