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Four ways to Travel from Gainesville to Mackinac Island

Composite routes from Gainesville to Mackinac Island

Cheapest
21 h 57 min
Car
2114 km.
from $116
Other
9 h 24 min
Plane, Ferry
1812 km.
from $537
34 h 55 min
Bus, Ferry
1810 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Gainesville Regional Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$496.81

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Gainesville Regional Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
8h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$891.70

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Toledo to East
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Toledo
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.50–$331.20
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Cleveland
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$382.16

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Gainesville to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.85–$114.65

Barons Bus

Phone:
+1 888-378-3823
Email:
Website:
baronsbus.com/
Bus from Cleveland to Shipshewana
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.48–$76.43

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 Kalamazoo, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.78–$191.08

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 Gainesville to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which costs $271.74 - $532.61 and takes 9h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 24m and costs $271.74 - $532.61 .

How far is it from Gainesville to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Gainesville and Mackinac Island is 1827 km.

How do I travel from Gainesville to Mackinac Island without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 34h 55m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Gainesville to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Gainesville to Mackinac Island?

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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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