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How to get fromSpringfield to Mackinac Islandby taxi, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Springfield to Mackinac Island by taxi, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi to Dayton, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Dayton-Airport-DAYtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DAY - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 37m
    $197–700

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 54m
    $133–227

  3. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Wilson & Ferrell Shell Station - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CMH - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 38m
    $137–540

  4. Bus, ferry via Columbus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Columbusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Detroit, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 49m
    $139–240

Dayton (DAY) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 446.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Dayton-Airport-DAY 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 vehicle from Springfield to Mackinac Island via Springfield, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 15h 54m.

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