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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 49m
    $97–167

  2. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CLE - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 59m
    $108–495

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pontiac Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 9m
    $109–197

  4. Train, bus to Detroit, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sandusky Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Dearbornbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 27m
    $126–526

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 458 mi
  • Duration: 12h 49m

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 Detroit Bus Station, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, 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 line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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