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How to get fromSarasota to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SRQ - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    22h 54m
    $177–718

  2. Bus to Tampa, fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane TPA - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 40m
    $160–640

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station to University of South Florida - 3801 USF Holly Drbus bus
    2. Take the bus from University of South Florida to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    38h 18m
    $276–506

  4. Drive, train, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Sarasota to Lakeland Amtrak Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Lakeland Amtrak Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 1h
    $589–1,295

  5. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane SRQ - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    24h 31m
    $202–752

  6. Fly Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SRQ - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 41m
    $195–790

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stop to Tampabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tampa to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 4h
    $642–1,326

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration22h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,295.7 mi
  • Duration: 22h 54m

What companies run services between Sarasota, FL, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sarasota to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Airport Cir @ Bradenton Connector Ns, walk to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) 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 a bus from Fruitville Rd @ Fletcher Ave to Mackinac Island via Cattlemen Rd @ Fruitville Rd, Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Station, University of South Florida, Atlanta Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 38h 18m.

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