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

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There are 3 ways to get from Rochester to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus 1485
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    8h 37m
    $103–164

  2. Line 492 bus, train, fly to Pellston, line 1484 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Royal Oak Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    4. Take the bus from Pellston to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 46m
    $97–445

  3. Line 492 bus, train, fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from University Drive & Rochester Nearside to Royal Oak Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane DTW - APN
    4. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 20m
    $122–469

Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rochester to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 329.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Pontiac Amtrak, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 492 bus to Royal Oak Transit Center, walk to Royal Oak Amtrak, take the train to Dearborn, walk to Dearborn Transit Center, take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) 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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