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

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

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  1. Fly Rochester to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ROC - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 52m
    $139–553

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 53m
    $200–406

  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. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 43m
    $147–591

  4. Fly Rochester to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane ROC - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 29m
    $159–581

  5. 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
    7h 42m
    $143–579

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station 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
    19h 34m
    $148–267

  7. Bus, ferry via Toronto

    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 Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    22h 39m
    $171–334

Rochester (ROC) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 421.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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 Pellston, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rochester to Mackinac Island via Toledo, Toledo, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 18h 53m.

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