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Detroit Airport to Mackinac Island

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5 h 6 min
496 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Detroit Airport to Mackinac Island

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Cheapest
By car (496 km)
5 h 6 min
496 km.
from $27
Fastest
Plane to Mackinac Island (Chippewa County Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
5 h 6 min
496 km.
from $18.87
Bus, Plane (Fly to Pellston)
2 h 25 min
416 km.
from $278.55
Bus, ferry via Lansing
12 h 45 min
416 km.
from $188.15
Bus, Plane (Fly to Chippewa County International Airport)
3 h 55 min
416 km.
from $246.39
Bus, Plane (Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport)
5 h 33 min
416 km.
from $286.65
Bus, Ferry
13 h 3 min
417 km.
from $187.76
Train, Bus, Ferry
14 h 19 min
416 km.
from $239.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Detroit to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$343.94
Plane from Detroit to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$343.94
Plane from Detroit to Alpena
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$343.94

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dearborn to Battle
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.56–$95.54
Train from Battle Creek to East
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$76.43

Bus operators

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from East Lansing, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.86–$152.86
Bus from Kinross, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$20.38
Bus from Alpena, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$58.60
Bus from Detroit, MI to Bay
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$70.06
Bus from Bay City, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.04–$140.12

Michigan Flyer

Phone:
+1 517-333-0400
Email:
Website:
michiganflyer.com/
Bus from Detroit Metro Airport to East
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.46–$38.22

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:
$25.34–$39.16
Other from St Ignace to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.34–$39.16

Sheplers Ferry

Phone:
+1 231-436-5023
Website:
sheplersferry.com
Other from Mackinaw to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.16
Other from St Ignace to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry via Lansing which costs $70.65 - $206.52 and takes 12h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 2h 25m and costs $152.17 - $402.17 .

How far is it from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Mackinac Island is 430 km.

How do I travel from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and ferry via Lansing which takes 12h 45m and costs $70.65 - $206.52 .

How long does it take to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

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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