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How to get fromTraverse City Airport (TVC) to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus 1484
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry Mackinac Island
    4h 41m
    $46–83

  2. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane TVC - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 23m
    $95–404

Traverse City (TVC) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Mackinac Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 116.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Traverse City Airport (TVC), USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Traverse City Airport (TVC) to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 14 bus to Hall St. Transfer Station - Route 14, walk to Traverse City, MI, take the bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can 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.

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