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How to get fromSt. Petersburg to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, train, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from 2Nd Ave Ne + Beach Drive to Marion Transit Parking Lotbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    37h 47m
    $262–477

  2. Fly Tampa to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane TPA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 16m
    $152–622

  3. Amtrak Thruway, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLbus bus
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 3h
    $587–1,227

  4. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Psta Grand Central Station to Desoto Station Parking For 12 & 203bus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SRQ - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    23h 21m
    $177–728

  5. Amtrak Thruway, train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from St. Petersburg to Orlando, FLbus bus
    2. Take the train from Orlando to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 4h
    $622–1,252

  6. Fly Tampa to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane TPA - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 21m
    $170–643

  7. Fly Tampa to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane TPA - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 41m
    $177–656

Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration22h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,562.8 mi
  • Duration: 37h 47m

What companies run services between St. Petersburg, FL, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Petersburg to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Marion Transit Parking Lot, walk to Tampa Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Detroit Bus Station, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3Rd St N + 3Rd Ave N to Mackinac Island via Gateway Mall - Shelter - 4, St. Petersburg, Orlando, FL, Orlando, Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 2d 3h.

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