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How to get fromStaten Island to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane EWR - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 38m
    $195–555

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LGA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 21m
    $138–567

  3. Bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 49m
    $223–387

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop 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
    29h 7m
    $318–662

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane EWR - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 59m
    $208–586

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane EWR - 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
    8h 51m
    $198–572

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station 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
    29h 17m
    $187–346

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 671.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Staten Island, NY, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Staten Island to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Newark-Airport-EWR 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 bus from Hylan Blvd/Buffalo St to Mackinac Island via 6 Av/W 34 St, New York Midtown, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 26h 49m.

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