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How to get fromRome to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane FCO - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 45m
    $321–1,173

  2. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane FCO - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 10m
    $354–1,290

  3. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane FCO - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 18m
    $346–1,207

  4. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane FCO - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    22h 22m
    $339–1,194

  5. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane FCO - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h 51m
    $330–1,189

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration15h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,584 mi
  • Duration: 18h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Rome to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 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 the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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