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How to get fromWisconsin Rapids to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Wisconsin Rapids to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Rapids Lamers to Green Bay stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 45m
    $116–198

  2. Taxi to Central Wisconsin Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Rapids to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane CWA - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    9h 29m
    $142–480

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

    1. Take the taxi from Wisconsin Rapids to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane CWA - CIU
    3. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 37m
    $155–521

  4. Bus to Appleton International Airport, fly to Pellston, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Wisconsin Rapids Lamers to Appleton Valley Transitbus bus
    2. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ATW - PLN
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 31m
    $136–470

Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 465.5 mi
  • Duration: 13h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Wisconsin Rapids to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the taxi to Wisconsin Rapids Lamers, take the bus to Green Bay station, take the bus 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 take the taxi to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) 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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