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How to get fromPort Austin to Mackinac Islandby car, bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Austin to Mackinac Island by car, bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus, ferry

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    1. Drive from Port Austin to Oscodacar car
    2. Take the bus from Oscoda to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 40m
    $77–129

  2. Taxi, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Port Austin to Mbs International Airport (MBS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane MBS - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 44m
    $227–555

  3. Drive, bus, ferry via East Tawas

    1. Drive from Port Austin to Tawas City/East Tawascar car
    2. Take the bus from Tawas City/East Tawas to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 4m
    $88–127

Mbs International Airport (MBS) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Austin to Mackinac Island. However, you can drive to Oscoda, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mbs International Airport (MBS) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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