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How to get fromPortland Airport (PWM) to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PWM - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 27m
    $147–590

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus 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
    32h 41m
    $222–424

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop 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
    33h 16m
    $327–684

  4. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane PWM - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 4m
    $159–622

  5. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane PWM - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 6m
    $168–613

  6. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PWM - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 57m
    $153–597

  7. Bus, ferry via New York

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    33h 51m
    $272–469

  8. Bus, train, ferry via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Springfield Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    38h 52m
    $452–964

Portland (PWM) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portland Airport (PWM) to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 750.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Portland Airport (PWM), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland Airport (PWM) to Mackinac Island. However, you can 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 Portland Jetport to Mackinac Island via City of Portland, Boston, Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 32h 41m.

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