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

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There are 2 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, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus 1484 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    2h 34m
    $102–144

  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

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  • Distance: 79.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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, MI, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, 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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