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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SAV - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 55m
    $223–710

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SAV - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 17m
    $185–674

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Savannah Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bay City to St. Ignacebus bus
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    32h 50m
    $249–416

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Savannah Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    40h 37m

Savannah (SAV) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 981.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Savannah to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Savannah (SAV) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Savannah Bus Station to Mackinac Island via Atlanta Bus Station, Detroit, Bay City, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 32h 50m.

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