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

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There are 7 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 City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 14m
    $200–720

  2. Fly to Traverse City, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane PDX - TVC
    2. Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    14h 28m
    $189–686

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Mackinaw Citybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 11h
    $856–1,678

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

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane plane PDX - CIU
    2. Take the bus from Kinross to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    11h 13m
    $198–741

  5. 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 to Mackinawbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    12h 51m
    $235–804

  6. 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 Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    16h 29m
    $232–753

  7. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Greyhound to Mackinawbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mackinaw City to Mackinac Islandferry ferry
    2d 15h
    $766–1,576

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,848.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 14m

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 Pellston, take the line 1484 bus to Mackinaw City, walk to Mackinaw City, then take the ferry to Mackinac Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Mackinac Island via Chicago Union Station, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Grand Rapids, Mackinaw City, and Mackinaw City in around 2d 11h.

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