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New Orleans to Mackinac Island

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21 h 25 min
2102 km.
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Six ways to Travel from New Orleans to Mackinac Island

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Cheapest
By car (2 102 km)
21 h 25 min
2102 km.
from $115
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly to Pellston)
7 h 55 min
1830 km.
from $350.76
Bus, Train
34 h 17 min
1830 km.
from $395.37
Train, bus, ferry via Lansing
33 h
1830 km.
from $369
Bus, Plane (Fly to Chippewa County International Airport)
11 h 15 min
1830 km.
from $325.76
Train, Bus, Ferry
34 h 14 min
1828 km.
from $432.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$408.72
Plane from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.59–$408.72

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Pellston
Ave. Duration:
7h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$766.36
Plane from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chippewa
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.04–$766.36

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
19h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.79–$332.09
Train from Chicago Union Station to East
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.10–$121.34
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.27–$114.95
Train from Jackson to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
15h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.64–$281.00
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.16–$102.18

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Jackson
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.33–$140.50

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:
$45.98–$153.27
Bus from Kinross, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.94–$20.44
Bus from Grand Rapids, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.26–$153.27
Bus from Kalamazoo, MI to St.
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.92–$191.59

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:
$25.40–$39.26
Other from St Ignace to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.40–$39.26

Sheplers Ferry

Phone:
+1 231-436-5023
Website:
sheplersferry.com
Other from Mackinaw to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.26
Other from St Ignace to Mackinac
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Mackinac Island is to fly and night bus and ferry which costs $195.65 - $423.91 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from New Orleans to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 55m and costs $239.13 - $456.52 .

How far is it from New Orleans to Mackinac Island?

The distance between New Orleans and Mackinac Island is 1858 km.

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

The best way to get from New Orleans to Mackinac Island without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Lansing which takes 33h and costs $163.04 - $543.48 .

How long does it take to get from New Orleans to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from New Orleans to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 1h ahead of New Orleans. It is currently 22:03 in New Orleans and 23:03 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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