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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SEA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 47m
    $183–673

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SEA - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 9m
    $172–639

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 11h
    $840–1,677

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SEA - 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 35m
    $181–644

  5. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane SEA - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 24m
    $208–707

  6. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane SEA - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 27m
    $215–656

  7. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane SEA - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 13m
    $216–740

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration9h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,813.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to SeaTac Station, take the line 574 bus to SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 train from Seattle to Mackinac Island via Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw City in around 2d 11h.

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