What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Mackinac Island?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Mackinac Island is to bus and ferry which costs $60 - $130 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Mackinac Island?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Mackinac Island is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 27m and costs $160 - $700.

How far is it from Lansing to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Lansing and Mackinac Island is 270 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Mackinac Island without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 45m and costs $60 - $130.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Mackinac Island?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Lansing to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 102+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Lansing to Mackinac Island - 2 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and plane

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

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus 1488
2. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry St Ignace
8h 45m
$64–129
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pellston (PLN)plane LAN - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry
5h 27m
$168–688

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Pellston (PLN) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 49mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lansing to Mackinac Island.

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Distance: 268 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Lansing to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the line 1483 bus to East Lansing, 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 Lansing-Airport-LAN airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island.

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