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

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There are 5 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
    9h 8m
    $203–663

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

    cheapest
    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. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 38m
    $155–547

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 8h
    $1,276–1,966

  4. 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 to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 26m
    $189–589

  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 St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 50m
    $186–659

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,809.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 8m

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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Mackinac Island via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Escanaba, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 2d 8h.

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