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How to get fromOntario to Manitoulin Islandby taxi, plane, bus, car, train, or car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Ontario to Manitoulin Island by taxi, plane, bus, car, train, or car ferry

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  1. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SNA - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    4. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    23h 11m
    $448–1,253

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane LAX - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus bus
    4. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    17h 7m
    $299–1,009

  3. Train, bus, drive via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Rogers City, MIbus bus
    4. Drive from Rogers City, MI to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    2d 16h
    $1,233–2,517

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Rogers City, MIbus bus
    5. Drive from Rogers City, MI to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    2d 19h
    $773–1,373

  5. Drive 4,142.9 km

    1. Drive from Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car 4,142.9 km
    43h 46m
    $821–1,186

  6. Fly Ontario International Airport to Pellston, drive

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ONT - PLN
    2. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    15h 52m
    $342–1,116

  7. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Pellston, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SNA - PLN
    3. Drive from Pellston (PLN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    16h 5m
    $488–1,281

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Montclair to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane LAX - YYZ
    3. Take the bus from Toronto - 34 Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry car ferry
    5. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    19h 44m

  9. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane SNA - APN
    3. Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    19h 6m
    $523–1,361

  10. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Rogers City, MIbus bus
    4. Drive from Rogers City, MI to Manitoulin Islandcar car
    3d 8h
    $1,485–2,932

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration19h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$234Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ontario to Manitoulin Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,619.3 km
  • Duration: 23h 11m

What companies run services between Ontario, CA, USA and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Ontario to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the taxi to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), drive to Sault Ste Marie, take the bus to Blind River, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mountain @ 5th Street to Manitoulin Island via Montclair Transit Center, Montclair, San Bernardino Depot, San Bernardino, Chicago Union Station, Flint Amtrak Station, Flint Amtrak, and Rogers City, MI in around 2d 16h.

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