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

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There are 2 ways to get from Brainerd to Mackinac Island by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth, MN to Ironwood, MIbus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
    5. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
    18h 5m
    $116–265

  2. Fly, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)planeBRD - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
    19h 3m
    $116–446

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration20h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brainerd to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to Ironwood, MI, take the bus to Escanaba, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace, MI, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU), take the taxi to Kinross, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace, MI, walk to St Ignace, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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