What is the cheapest way to get from Texas to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Texas to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which costs $130 - $550 and takes 9h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Texas to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Texas to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 8h 45m and costs $170 - $750.

How far is it from Texas to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Texas and Mackinac Island is 1313 miles.

How do I travel from Texas to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Texas to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 38h 39m and costs $410 - $850.

How long does it take to get from Texas to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Texas to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Texas and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 1h ahead of Texas. It is currently 1:48 PM in Texas and 2:48 PM in Mackinac Island.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 104+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Texas to Mackinac Island - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Texas to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Pellston, ferry
best
1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pellston (PLN)plane AUS - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
8h 57m
$158–619
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Pellston, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Pellston (PLN)plane DFW - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
9h 13m
$135–540
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus
5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
38h 39m
$413–838
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Detroit Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus
4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
44h 45m
$291–546
Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Pellston, ferry
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pellston (PLN)plane IAH - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
8h 55m
$150–621
Fly San Antonio International Airport to Pellston, ferry
1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Pellston (PLN)plane SAT - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
8h 45m
$178–718
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane DFW - CIU
2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
10h 43m
$158–591
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Traverse City, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Traverse City (TVC)plane DFW - TVC
2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus
3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
11h 40m
$139–536
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Houston to San Antonio Stationtrain
2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Mackinawbus
5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry
2d 1h
$516–1,169

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pellston (PLN) flights

27Weekly Planes

6h 28mAverage Duration

$122Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Texas to Mackinac Island.

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Distance: 1,305.2 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Texas to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) 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 Houston to Mackinac Island via Longview, Longview, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw City in around 38h 39m.

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