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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MCO - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 19m
    $139–519

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Orlando RedCoach Station to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus 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
    34h 23m
    $304–562

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop 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
    46h 17m
    $567–1,139

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

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane MCO - 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
    $147–540

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

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane MCO - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 58m
    $159–543

  6. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    46h 37m
    $602–1,164

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: 1,242.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Orlando to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 42 bus to Orlando International 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 Orlando RedCoach Station to Mackinac Island via Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, Civic Center Station, Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 34h 23m.

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