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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ROC - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    4h 51m
    $187–680

  2. Bus, drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 9m
    $117–210

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

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ROC - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 36m
    $154–644

  4. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane BUF - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 38m
    $150–505

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    19h 54m

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay City to St. Ignacebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 25m
    $157–317

Rochester (ROC) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Rochester (ROC) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Mackinac Island via Toronto Pearson Airport, Sudbury, Sault Ste Marie, and St Ignace in around 18h 9m.

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