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

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PDX - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 28m
    $203–663

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane PDX - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 33m
    $155–557

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 8h
    $1,296–1,997

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane PDX - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 8m
    $186–659

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration14h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,845.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Mackinac Island via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Escanaba, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 2d 8h.

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