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

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

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from London to Sarniatrain train
    2. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Flint Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Flint Amtrak to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 23m
    $104–317

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    15h 44m
    $102–168

  3. Fly London International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from London International Airport (YXU) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YXU - 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
    10h 12m
    $503–1,794

  4. Shuttle to Detroit, fly to Pellston, 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 Pellston (PLN)plane plane DTW - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 42m
    $145–574

  5. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, 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. 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
    10h 3m
    $662–1,512

  6. 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. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 1m
    $153–615

  7. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, 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. 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
    10h 37m
    $213–598

London International Airport (YXU) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 23m

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 London, take the train to Sarnia, drive to Port Huron Station, take the train to Flint Amtrak Station, walk to Flint Amtrak, take the bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to London, walk to King at Richmond EB - #1086, take the line 20 bus to Fanshawe College Stop 2 - #2223, take the line 36 bus to London Airport - #2179, walk to London International Airport (YXU) 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.

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