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How to get fromWinnipeg to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Winnipeg to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane YWG - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 15m
    $129–499

  2. Bus, drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St Ignacecar car
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    20h 36m
    $113–254

  3. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane YWG - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 11m
    $127–480

  4. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)plane plane YWG - 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
    11h 3m
    $272–836

  5. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane YWG - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    17h 38m
    $161–522

  6. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane YWG - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 57m
    $123–465

Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration9h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 681 mi
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Winnipeg to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Westbound Wellington at Airport Terminal, walk to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) 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 bus from Winnipeg to Mackinac Island via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, and St Ignace in around 20h 36m.

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