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

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There are 7 ways to get from Portland 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 Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus 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
    31h 14m
    $225–428

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston 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
    32h 20m
    $356–768

  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. Bus, train, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Boston to Toledotrain train
    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
    32h 37m
    $391–788

  7. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston 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 37m
    $490–1,034

Portland (PWM) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 750.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Portland 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, ME to Mackinac Island via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston, Cleveland Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 31h 14m.

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