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

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

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  1. Fly Richmond International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane RIC - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 18m
    $122–517

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    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
    26h 39m
    $172–346

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road 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
    29h 48m
    $295–595

  4. Train to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DCA - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 31m
    $195–790

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

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane RIC - 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 34m
    $135–548

  6. Fly Richmond International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane RIC - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 38m
    $142–541

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road 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
    29h 53m
    $335–620

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 714.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Richmond to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Ric Airport, walk to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 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 bus from Richmond to Mackinac Island via Washington Union Station, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 26h 39m.

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