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

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There are 6 ways to get from Syracuse to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SYR - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 39m
    $133–625

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center 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
    20h 22m
    $219–457

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

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane SYR - 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 16m
    $146–646

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

    1. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane SYR - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 18m
    $153–659

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station 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
    21h 14m
    $158–287

  6. Bus, ferry via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Syracuse to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto 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
    24h 14m
    $156–359

Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 501.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Syracuse to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Hancock Airport - Arrivals A Circle, walk to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) 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 train from Syracuse Regional Transportation Center to Mackinac Island via Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 20h 22m.

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