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

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There are 4 ways to get from Pontiac to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus 1485
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    8h 19m
    $76–126

  2. Train, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 11m
    $100–440

  3. Train, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DTW - APN
    3. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 45m
    $125–464

  4. Train, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Pontiac Amtrak Station to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DTW - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 28m
    $113–471

Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Pontiac to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Dearborn, walk to Dearborn Transit Center, take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) 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.

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