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How to get fromPort Clinton to Michiganby ferry, car ferry, car or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Port Clinton to Michigan by ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry, car ferry, drive, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Clinton, OH to Put-in-Bayferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OHcarferry
    3. Drive from Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH to Toledo Bus Stopcar
    4. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    5h 16m
    $43–83
  2. Drive 92.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Clinton to Detroitcar92.5 mi
    1h 43m
    $17–25

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Port Clinton, OH, USA and Michigan, USA?

There is no direct connection from Port Clinton to Michigan. However, you can take the ferry to Put-in-Bay, drive to Put-in-Bay, South Bass Island, OH, take the car ferry to Catawba Island Ferry Terminal, Port Clinton, OH, drive to Toledo Bus Stop, then take the bus to Detroit Bus Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Port Clinton to Detroit in around 1h 43m.

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