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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ORF - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 52m
    $185–570

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ORF - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 36m
    $147–534

  3. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane RIC - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 22m
    $178–576

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Virginia Beach to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 035 bus to Shore & Pleasure House, take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 035 bus to Shore & Pleasure House, take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, take the bus to St. Ignace, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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