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How to get fromRhinelander to Mackinac Islandby car, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Rhinelander to Mackinac Island by car, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus, ferry

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    1. Drive from Rhinelander to Iron River, MIcar car
    2. Take the bus from Iron River, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 32m
    $89–160

  2. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane RHI - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 57m
    $116–434

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

    1. Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane RHI - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 53m
    $129–475

  4. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Rhinelander (RHI) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane RHI - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 48m
    $120–440

Rhinelander (RHI) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 389.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Rhinelander, WI, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Rhinelander to Mackinac Island. However, you can drive to Iron River, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Rhinelander (RHI) 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.

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