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

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There are 2 ways to get from Petoskey to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Petoskey to St. Ignacebus bus It 54 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry St Ignace
    2h 34m
    $56–73

  2. 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: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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 St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, 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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