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

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There are 6 ways to get from Reno to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane RNO - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 40m
    $209–592

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane RNO - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 28m
    $199–695

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 9h
    $413–801

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 10h

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

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane RNO - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 14m
    $202–713

  6. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane RNO - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h 51m
    $237–747

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration13h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,841.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 40m

What companies run services between Reno, NV, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reno 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 RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS to Mackinac Island via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw City in around 2d 9h.

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