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

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix 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
    9h 21m
    $167–467

  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
    13h 4m
    $156–633

  3. Bus, train, ferry via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff 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 1h
    $581–1,258

  4. 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 Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union 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 5h
    $360–679

  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 53m
    $165–638

  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
    12h 21m
    $192–491

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 2h
    $606–1,303

Phoenix (PHX) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,692.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Phoenix to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 4 Station, walk to Phoenix (PHX) 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Mackinac Island via Flagstaff Train Station, Flagstaff, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw City in around 2d 1h.

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