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How to get fromToronto to Mackinac Islandby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Toronto to Mackinac Island by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YTZ - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 21m
    $180–401

  2. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YYZ - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 12m
    $90–373

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 37m
    $142–347

  4. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYZ - YAM
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 51m
    $444–1,356

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 59m
    $115–191

Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 397.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Toronto to Mackinac Island. However, you can fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM), drive to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Mackinac Island via Windsor, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 14h 37m.

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