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How to get fromSt. John's to Mackinac Islandby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from St. John's to Mackinac Island by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Saint John'S International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

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    1. Fly from Saint John'S International Airport (YYT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYT - 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
    11h 19m
    $192–736

  2. Fly Saint John'S International Airport to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Saint John'S International Airport (YYT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YYT - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 41m
    $189–719

  3. Bus to Gander International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St. John’s - MUN University Centre to Gander - Gander Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gander International Airport (YQX) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YQX - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    18h 19m
    $225–743

Saint John'S International Airport (YYT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration8h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,572.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between St. John's, NL, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. John's to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 14 bus to Airport near Arrivals, walk to St-Johns-Airport-YYT airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 14 bus to Airport near Arrivals, walk to St-Johns-Airport-YYT 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.

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