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How to get fromPortland to Mackinac Islandby plane, ferry, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Pellston, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Pellston (PLN)plane plane PDX - PLN
    2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 6m
    $261–923

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane PDX - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    10h 39m
    $211–828

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 9h
    $348–1,621

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)plane plane PDX - APN
    2. Take the bus from Alpena, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    13h 34m
    $253–959

  5. Fly to Delta County Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Delta County Airport (ESC)plane plane PDX - ESC
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    26h 42m
    $245–889

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Pellston (PLN) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration12h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Portland to Mackinac Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) airport, fly to Pellston (PLN), take the taxi to Mackinaw, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Mackinac Island via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, Escanaba, MI, St. Ignace, MI, and St Ignace in around 2d 9h.

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