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How to get fromPhoenix Airport (PHX) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PHX - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 23m
    $183–519

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PHX - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h
    $177–624

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 6h
    $390–735

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 21h
    $831–1,850

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane PHX - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 44m
    $185–658

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

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane PHX - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 6m
    $206–550

  7. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane PHX - 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
    10h 56m
    $217–771

  8. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PHX - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 2m
    $301–855

Phoenix (PHX) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,690.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Phoenix Airport (PHX), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Phoenix Airport (PHX) to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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 vehicle from Terminal 4 Station to Mackinac Island via 24th St Station, Phoenix Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 2d 6h.

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