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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sydney to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SYD - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    30h 41m
    $645–1,927

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SYD - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    38h 1m
    $557–1,891

  3. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane SYD - 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
    27h 29m
    $651–2,175

  4. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane SYD - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    34h 23m
    $578–1,923

  5. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane SYD - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    39h 54m
    $562–1,900

  6. Fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane SYD - GRR
    2. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    32h 15m
    $584–1,936

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration31h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$548Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,454 mi
  • Duration: 30h 41m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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