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How to get fromWashington Island to Mackinac Islandby unknown, bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Washington Island to Mackinac Island by unknown, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Travel, bus, ferry

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    1. Walk from Washington Island to Escanabaunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 53m

  2. Travel to Delta County Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Walk from Washington Island to Delta County Airport (ESC)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ESC - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    6h 32m

  3. Travel to Traverse City, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Walk from Washington Island to Traverse-City-Airport-TVCunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane TVC - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 58m

  4. Travel to Delta County Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Walk from Washington Island to Delta County Airport (ESC)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Delta County Airport (ESC) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ESC - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 22m

Delta County Airport (ESC) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 259.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Washington Island, WI, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington Island to Mackinac Island. However, you can travel to Escanaba, 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 travel to Delta County Airport (ESC) 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.

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