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

The cheapest way to get from Portland to Mackinac Island is to fly and bus and ferry which costs $210 - $850 and takes 10h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portland to Mackinac Island is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 10h 39m and costs $210 - $850.

How far is it from Portland to Mackinac Island?

The distance between Portland and Mackinac Island is 1857 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portland to Mackinac Island without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 9h and costs $340 - $1,700.

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

It takes approximately 14h 35m to get from Portland to Mackinac Island, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Portland and Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 12:24 PM in Portland and 3:24 PM in Mackinac Island.

Where can I stay near Mackinac Island?

There are 84+ hotels available in Mackinac Island.

Portland to Mackinac Island - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Portland to Mackinac Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Pellston, ferry
best
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Pellston (PLN)PDX - PLN
2. Take the ferry from Mackinaw to Mackinac Island
14h 35m
$261–923
Fly to Chippewa County International Airport, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)PDX - CIU
2. Take the bus from Kinross, MI to St. Ignace, MI
3. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Island
10h 39m
$211–828
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI to Escanaba, MI
3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MI
4. Take the ferry from St Ignace to Mackinac Island
2d 9h
$348–1,621

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

7Weekly Planes

15h 48mAverage Duration

$187Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Portland to Mackinac Island.

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Distance: 1,846.2 mi
Duration: 14h 35m

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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