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How to get fromSuffern to Mackinac Islandby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Suffern to Mackinac Island by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Suffern to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane EWR - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 43m
    $135–528

  2. Bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Orange Ave - Suffern to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    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
    26h 24m
    $216–363

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Suffern to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 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
    29h 5m
    $280–630

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the train from Suffern to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane LGA - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 47m
    $145–659

  5. Fly Westchester County Airport to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane HPN - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 9m
    $163–728

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

    1. Take the train from Suffern to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane EWR - 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
    11h 53m
    $143–565

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Suffern to Secaucus Lower Leveltrain train
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 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
    29h 10m
    $310–645

  8. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Orange Ave - Suffern to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 48m
    $191–348

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 694.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Suffern to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to Secaucus Lower Level, take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International 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 Orange Ave - Suffern to Mackinac Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, East Lansing, MI, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 26h 24m.

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