What is the cheapest way to get from Sandusky to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Sandusky to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $110 - $190 and takes 12h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sandusky to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Sandusky to Mackinac Island is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 7h 41m and costs $110 - $500.

How far is it from Sandusky to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Sandusky and Mackinac Island is 408 miles.

How do I travel from Sandusky to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Sandusky to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 49m and costs $110 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Sandusky to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Sandusky to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 105+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Sandusky to Mackinac Island - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sandusky to Mackinac Island by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN)plane CLE - PLN
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
7h 41m
$114–492
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
13h 9m
$100–206
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
12h 49m
$116–184
Train, bus to Detroit, fly, ferry
1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain
2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus
3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane DTW - PLN
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
8h 32m
$128–491

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN) flights

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 405.2 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Sandusky to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Cleveland Bus Station, walk to Brookpark Station, take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) 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 bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Mackinac Island via Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 12h 49m.

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