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How to get fromVermilion to Mackinac Islandby taxi, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Vermilion to Mackinac Island by taxi, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Taxi, fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Vermilion to Cleveland-Airport-CLEtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CLE - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    5h 55m
    $180–566

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sandusky Bus Stop 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
    13h 20m
    $151–235

  3. Taxi, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Vermilion to Cleveland-Airport-CLEtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane CLE - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 42m
    $193–597

Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Vermilion, OH, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Vermilion to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Cleveland-Airport-CLE 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 vehicle from Vermilion to Mackinac Island via Sandusky Bus Stop, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 13h 20m.

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