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How to get fromTallahassee to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Tallahassee to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane TLH - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 19m
    $171–645

  2. Drive to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tallahassee to Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP)car car
    2. Fly from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ECP - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 21m
    $156–554

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta 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
    33h 4m
    $233–427

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Jacksonvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Jacksonville 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
    2d
    $531–1,125

  5. Fly Tallahassee to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane TLH - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 58m
    $196–679

  6. Fly Tallahassee to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane TLH - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 59m
    $179–666

  7. Fly Tallahassee to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tallahassee (TLH) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane TLH - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 57m
    $170–611

  8. Bus, ferry via Montgomery

    1. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center 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
    35h 39m
    $240–453

Tallahassee (TLH) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration11h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,081.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Tallahassee, FL, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tallahassee to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Tallahassee (TLH) 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 Tallahassee to Mackinac Island via Atlanta Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 33h 4m.

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