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How to get fromTorch Lake to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Torch Lake to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Charlevoix to St. Ignacebus bus It 80
    2. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    3h 21m
    $103–146

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Torch Lake to Mackinawcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    1h 50m
    $38–59

  3. Bus, ferry via St Ignace

    1. Take the bus from Charlevoix to St. Ignacebus bus It 80
    2. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry St Ignace
    3h 25m
    $115–144

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  • Distance: 88.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Torch Lake to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Charlevoix, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Torch Lake to Mackinac Island via Mackinaw City in around 1h 50m.

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