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San Francisco to Mackinac Island

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San Francisco, United States of America → Mackinac Island, United States of America

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Seven ways to Travel from San Francisco to Mackinac Island

Composite routes from San Francisco to Mackinac Island

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$892.98

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$408.22
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$395.46
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
11h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$497.52
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
17h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.92–$497.52
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$484.76

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
6h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$701.63
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Traverse
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$892.98

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

Bus operators

Indian Trails

Phone:
+1 800-292-3831
Website:
indiantrails.com/
Bus from Kinross, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.93–$20.41
Bus from Traverse City, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.69–$70.16

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:
$25.37–$39.21
Other from St Ignace to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.37–$39.21

Sheplers Ferry

Phone:
+1 231-436-5023
Website:
sheplersferry.com
Other from Mackinaw to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.21
Other from St Ignace to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Mackinac Island is to fly and night bus and ferry which costs $239.13 - $413.04 and takes 10h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 34m and costs $304.35 - $467.39 .

How far is it from San Francisco to Mackinac Island?

The distance between San Francisco and Mackinac Island is 3279 km.

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from San Francisco to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 23:50 in San Francisco and 02:50 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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