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How to Travel from

Nova Scotia to Mackinac Island

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Nova Scotia, Canada → Mackinac Island, United States of America

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Eight ways to Travel from Nova Scotia to Mackinac Island

Composite routes from Nova Scotia to Mackinac Island

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Sault
Ave. Duration:
10h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$954.19
Plane from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Sault
Ave. Duration:
5h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.79–$1,081.42
Plane from Greater Moncton International Airport to Sault
Ave. Duration:
11h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$407.12–$1,272.26

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
5h 56m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.01–$954.19

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
9h 23m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$1,081.42

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
12h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$826.97
Plane from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$483.46

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$267.17–$1,081.42

Porter Airlines

Website:
flyporter.com/en-ca/
Plane from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport to Sault
Ave. Duration:
9h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.62–$954.19
Plane from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Sault
Ave. Duration:
6h 29m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.28–$763.36
Plane from Greater Moncton International Airport to Sault
Ave. Duration:
10h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.17–$890.58

Train operators

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Halifax to Montréal
Ave. Duration:
23h 23m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$120.86–$165.39
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42

Bus operators

Ontario Northland

Phone:
+1 705 472 4500
Website:
ontarionorthland.ca/en
Bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Sudbury
Ave. Duration:
7h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$95.42
Bus from Sudbury to Sault
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$43.26–$63.61

Maritimebus

Phone:
+1 800-575-1807
Website:
maritimebus.com/
Bus from Truro, NS to Moncton
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Traverse City, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$69.97

Other operators

Mackinac Island Ferry Company

Phone:
+1 (800) 638-9892
Website:
arnoldtransitcompany.com
Other from Mackinaw to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.31–$39.11
Other from St Ignace to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.31–$39.11

Sheplers Ferry

Phone:
+1 231-436-5023
Website:
sheplersferry.com
Other from Mackinaw to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.11
Other from St Ignace to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.11

Eupta

Phone:
+1 906-632-2898
Website:
eupta.net
Other from Barbeau, MI to Neebish
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.04
Other from Neebish Island to Barbeau,
Ave. Duration:
10 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nova Scotia to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Nova Scotia to Mackinac Island is to train and bus and drive and ferry which costs $250 - $413.04 and takes 41h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nova Scotia to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Nova Scotia to Mackinac Island is to fly and car ferry and drive and ferry which takes 12h 15m and costs $250 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Nova Scotia to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Nova Scotia and Mackinac Island is 1733 km.

How long does it take to get from Nova Scotia to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 13h 33m to get from Nova Scotia to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Nova Scotia to Mackinac Island?

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What is the time difference between Nova Scotia and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 1h behind Nova Scotia. It is currently 21:52 in Nova Scotia and 20:52 in Mackinac Island.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 103+ hotels available in Mackinac Island. Prices start at $63.87 per night.
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