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How to get fromToms River to Mackinac Islandby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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

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  1. Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane EWR - PLN
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 43m
    $151–535

  2. Bus, train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PHL - PLN
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 16m
    $149–665

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 319 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station 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
    29h 33m
    $329–698

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Newark Penn Stationbus bus 67 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn 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
    30h 56m
    $189–363

  5. Bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane LGA - TVC
    3. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 56m
    $153–609

  6. Bus, bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    3. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane EWR - YAM
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 56m
    $154–562

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Toms River, NJ, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Toms River to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Port Authority Bus Terminal, take the bus to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) 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 Toms River Park & Ride to Mackinac Island via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Toledo, Toledo Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 29h 33m.

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