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How to get fromTexas to Mackinac Islandby plane or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Texas to Mackinac Island by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane AUS - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 30m
    $201–712

  2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane DFW - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 46m
    $178–573

  3. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane IAH - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 51m
    $193–664

  4. Fly from San Antonio International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane SAT - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 27m
    $231–811

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration10h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,302.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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 Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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