There are 2 ways to get from Port Elgin to Manitoulin Island by car or ferry
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Drive, ferry
best- Drive from Port Elgin to Tobermory Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminalferry
- Drive from South Baymouth Ferry Terminal to Manitoulin Islandcar
5h 56mDrive 621.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Port Elgin to Manitoulin Islandcar 621.3 km
8h 23m$112–161
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Port Elgin to Manitoulin Island is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Port Elgin to Manitoulin Island is to drive which takes 8h 23m and costs $110 - $160.
The distance between Port Elgin and Manitoulin Island is 247 km. The road distance is 621.3 km.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Port Elgin to Manitoulin Island, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Elgin to Manitoulin Island is 621 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Port Elgin to Manitoulin Island.
What companies run services between Port Elgin, ON, Canada and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Port Elgin to Manitoulin Island. However, you can drive to Tobermory Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to South Baymouth Ferry Terminal, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Port Elgin to Manitoulin Island in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 800 265 3163
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Ferries
Ferry from Tobermory Ferry Terminal to South Baymouth Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Ontario Ferries
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