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How to get fromPetoskey to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Petoskey to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Petoskey to Mackinaw Citybus bus It 54 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    1h 44m

  2. Bus, ferry via Petoskey, MI

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Petoskey, MI to Mackinawbus bus 1488 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    1h 44m
    $42–73

  3. Taxi, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Petoskey to Mackinawtaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    1h 3m
    $148–185

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  • Distance: 48.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Petoskey to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Petoskey, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mackinaw then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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