Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Mackinac Island

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Mackinac Island by train, plane, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LGA - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 35m
    $153–593

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 17m
    $299–603

  3. Train, bus, ferry via Brook Park

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY 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
    27h 18m
    $206–503

  4. Train to Albany County Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ALB - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 45m
    $166–826

  5. Train to Westchester County Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane HPN - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 47m
    $176–712

  6. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LGA - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 58m
    $157–589

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 22m
    $334–628

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Poughkeepsie to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 744.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Poughkeepsie to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to 125th Street - Harlem, walk to E 125 St/Lexington Av, take the bus to Laguardia Rd/94 St, walk to New-York-La-Guardia-Airport-LGA 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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Mackinac Island via Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 25h 17m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound