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

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane GEG - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 32m
    $149–572

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane GEG - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 12m
    $147–563

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    6. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d
    $454–716

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Spokane 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 3h
    $616–1,334

  5. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane GEG - 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
    20h 48m
    $191–605

  6. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane GEG - 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 8m
    $158–568

  7. Fly to Iron Mountain, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Iron Mountain (IMT)plane plane GEG - IMT
    2. Take the bus from Iron Mountain, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 22m
    $188–601

Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration11h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,584.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Spokane to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Spokane International Airport Concourse C, walk to Spokane International Airport (GEG) 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 Spokane to Mackinac Island via Billings, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Kalamazoo Metro Transit, Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw City in around 2d.

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