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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

    best
    1. Drive from Port Austin to Oscodacar car
    2. Take the bus from Oscoda to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 57m
    $76–129

  2. Drive, bus, ferry via East Tawas

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Austin to Tawas City, MIcar car
    2. Take the bus from Tawas City, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 16m
    $75–124

  3. 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
    9h 16m
    $184–492

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Port Austin to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 294.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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 Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, 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 Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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