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How to get fromSt. Thomas to Mackinac Islandby shuttle, plane, ferry, bus, car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Thomas to Mackinac Island by shuttle, plane, ferry, bus, car, or train

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  1. Shuttle to Detroit, fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park to Detroit Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 26m
    $193–672

  2. Bus, ferry via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay City to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 25m
    $102–184

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Bay Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bay City to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 47m
    $133–221

  4. Fly London International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YXU - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 28m
    $589–1,768

  5. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYZ - YAM
    3. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 19m
    $659–1,487

  6. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Take the train from London to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YTZ - YAM
    3. Drive from Sault Ste Marie, MI, USA - Lake Superior State University to St Ignacecar car
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 53m
    $219–602

  7. Shuttle to Detroit, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park to Detroit Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DTW - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 18m
    $160–646

  8. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from St Thomas to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Sudburybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    4. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 14m
    $128–205

Detroit (DTW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 424.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between St. Thomas, ON, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Thomas to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to London, walk to Ridout at York SB - #1558, take the line 07 bus to Wharncliffe at Horton SB - #2293, walk to London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park, take the shuttle to Detroit Airport, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from St. Thomas to Mackinac Island via London, Detroit, Bay City, St. Ignace, and St Ignace in around 15h 47m.

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