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How to get fromRhode Island to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PVD - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 57m
    $119–474

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    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
    30h 56m
    $343–1,281

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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
    32h 24m
    $225–450

  4. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BOS - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 54m
    $139–1,052

  5. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane PVD - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 35m
    $132–495

Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 753.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Rhode Island to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to TF Green Airport, walk to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) 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 Providence to Mackinac Island via Boston, Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 30h 56m.

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