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How to get fromAppleton to Mackinac Islandby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Appleton to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Appleton Valley Transit to Green Bay stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 29m
    $88–166

  2. Fly Appleton International Airport to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane ATW - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 14m
    $111–454

  3. Fly Green Bay to Pellston, ferry

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane GRB - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    8h 50m
    $133–479

  4. Fly Appleton International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane ATW - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    7h 6m
    $124–485

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 376 mi
  • Duration: 11h 29m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Green Bay station, take the bus to Escanaba, take the bus to St. Ignace Transportation Center, take the line 1485 bus to Mackinaw, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Appleton International Airport (ATW) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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