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How to get fromVictoria to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Victoria to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly Victoria International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YYJ - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 30m
    $179–669

  2. Fly Victoria International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane YYJ - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    21h 27m
    $177–690

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 18h
    $807–1,732

  4. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YWH - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 44m
    $230–843

  5. Fly Victoria International Airport to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YYJ - 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
    12h 37m
    $222–836

  6. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane YWH - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    22h 43m
    $224–821

  7. Fly Victoria Inner Harbour Apt to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YWH - 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
    12h 58m
    $283–1,033

  8. Bus and ferry, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Victoria to Vancouverbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    4d 17h
    $841–1,895

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,852.9 mi
  • Duration: 14h 30m

What companies run services between Victoria, BC, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Victoria to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Victoria International Airport, walk to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 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 ferry from Victoria to Mackinac Island via Seattle Clipper Terminal, Elliott Ave & Cedar St, S Jackson St & 5th Ave S, Seattle, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Detroit Greyhound, Mackinaw, and Mackinaw City in around 2d 18h.

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