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How to get fromSuperior to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Superior to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Superior, WI to Ironwoodbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ironwood to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 8m
    $118–213

  2. Fly Duluth International Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane DLH - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 25m
    $108–436

  3. Fly Duluth International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DLH - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 49m
    $109–460

  4. Fly Duluth International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane DLH - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 46m
    $112–452

  5. Drive to Thunder Bay International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Drive from Superior to Thunder-Bay-Airport-YQTcar car
    2. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YQT - 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
    9h 27m
    $354–847

Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Superior to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 517.1 mi
  • Duration: 13h 8m

What companies run services between Superior, WI, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Superior to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Superior, WI, take the bus to Ironwood, 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. Alternatively, you can take the line 110 bus to Duluth Transportation Center East, take the line 108 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Duluth International Airport (DLH) 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.

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