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How to get fromSan Jose to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SJC - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 16m
    $200–720

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SFO - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 43m
    $191–658

  3. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SFO - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h
    $193–687

  4. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SJC - 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 38m
    $198–740

  5. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SJC - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 8m
    $198–686

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SFO - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 6m
    $192–653

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration16h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,013.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Jose to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) 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 train to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound, walk to Millbrae, take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 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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