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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tampa to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Tampa to Pellston, ferry

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane TPA - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 32m
    $149–619

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station 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
    35h 29m
    $266–481

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Tampa 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
    2d
    $596–1,207

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

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane TPA - 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 37m
    $167–640

  5. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SRQ - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    25h 38m
    $190–739

  6. Fly Tampa to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane TPA - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 57m
    $174–653

  7. Train, bus, ferry via Lansing

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Toledotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d
    $631–1,232

Tampa (TPA) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,258 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Tampa to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Facility, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Facility Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) 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 Tampa Bus Station to Mackinac Island via Atlanta Bus Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 35h 29m.

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