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How to get fromSaugatuck to Mackinac Islandby taxi, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Saugatuck to Mackinac Island by taxi, plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Saugatuck to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRRtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane GRR - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 2m
    $231–569

  2. Drive to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, fly, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saugatuck to Kalamazoo-Airport-AZOcar car
    2. Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane AZO - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 23m
    $140–465

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Holland Amtrak Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 38m

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Saugatuck to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Grand-Rapids-Airport-GRR airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saugatuck to Mackinac Island via Holland Amtrak Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 10h 38m.

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