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How to get fromManhattan to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car, car ferry, train, plane or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from Manhattan to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, car ferry, train, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Torontobus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Owen Soundbus
    3. Drive from Louisa St. to Tobermory, Ontariocar
    4. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry
    5. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar
    24h 43m

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to Traverse City, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Traverse City (TVC)planeLGA - TVC
    2. Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Manitoulin Islandcar
    12h 15m
    $214–670

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from King City Go Station to Sudburybus
    3. Take the bus from Sudbury to Spraggebus
    4. Drive from Spragge to Manitoulin Islandcar
    25h 26m
    $243–392

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Tobermory, Ontariocar
    2. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry
    3. Drive from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandcar
    16h 55m

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus, car ferry, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)planeEWR - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus
    3. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry
    4. Take the taxi from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandtaxi
    15h 36m

  6. Drive 1,312.5 km

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Manitoulin Islandcar1,312.5 km
    16h 3m
    $257–372

  7. Fly Laguardia Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus, car ferry, taxi

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)planeLGA - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus
    3. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry
    4. Take the taxi from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandtaxi
    16h 11m

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus, car ferry, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)planeEWR - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Toronto - 34, Asquith Ave to Cyprus Lakebus
    3. Take the car ferry from Tobermory, Ontario to South Baymouth, Ontariocarferry
    4. Take the taxi from South Baymouth, Ontario to Manitoulin Islandtaxi
    16h 13m

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Traverse City, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Traverse City (TVC)planeEWR - TVC
    2. Drive from Traverse-City-Airport-TVC to Manitoulin Islandcar
    12h 31m
    $228–647

  10. Fly Laguardia Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)planeLGA - APN
    2. Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Manitoulin Islandcar
    14h 8m
    $214–690

  11. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)planeEWR - APN
    2. Drive from Alpena County Regional Airport (APN) to Manitoulin Islandcar
    13h 39m
    $228–657

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Manhattan to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Toronto, take the bus to Owen Sound, walk to Owen Sound Transit Terminal, take the bus to Louisa St., drive to Tobermory, Ontario, take the car ferry to South Baymouth, Ontario, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from New York Penn Station to Manitoulin Island via Toronto Union Station, King City GO, King City Go Station, Sudbury, and Spragge in around 25h 26m.

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