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How to get fromCalgary to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Pellston (PLN)planeYYC - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
    9h 37m
    $241–973

  2. Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)planeYYC - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
    23h 53m
    $136–508

  3. Fly to Alpena County Regional Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)planeYYC - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
    13h 17m
    $173–589

  4. Fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, drive, car ferry, ferry

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)planeYYC - YAM
    2. Drive from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Barbeau, MIcar
    3. Take the car ferry from Barbeau, MI to Neebish Islandcarferry
    4. Take the car ferry from Neebish Island to Barbeau, MIcarferry
    5. Drive from Barbeau, MI to St Ignacecar
    6. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry
    12h 53m
    $214–702

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Mackinac Island, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 300 bus to YYC Airport Domestic Terminal, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 300 bus to YYC Airport Domestic Terminal, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) 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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