Getting to Mackinac Island

If you plan your trip in advance, getting to Mackinac Island will be a fun-filled experience.

Car & Ferry Service

Ferry service to
Mackinac Island
operates from
Mackinaw City &
St. Ignace, Michigan.
There are several
lines & each provides
parking & assistance
with luggage.

If you are traveling
north on I-75,
take exit #337
& follow the signs
to one of the docks
in Mackinaw City.

If you are traveling
south on I-75
in the Upper Peninsula,
take exit #345 to
a dock in St. Ignace.

To get the most from your vacation, travel the extra miles
to cross the magnificent and historic Mackinac Bridge.
The views are spectacular!

Commercial Air Service

Northwest Airlines provides commercial air service to, Pellston Regional Airport, only 12 miles south of Mackinaw City, Michigan. From there, you can take an air taxi to Mackinac Island, or a limousine or shuttle to the Mackinaw City docks.

Limousine and Shuttle Services are provided 24 hours a day by two companies, Mackinaw Shuttle (888-349-8294) and Wolverine Stages (800-825-1450). Although you can make arrangements with them upon your arrival into Pellston, it is highly recommended that you contact them in advance for a reservation.

Air Taxi Service is provided by Great Lakes Air (906-643-7327). They are operated 24 hours a day from Pellston Regional Airport and the St. Ignace Airport. A horse-drawn taxi will meet you at the Mackinac Island Airport and take you to your destination.

Mackinac Island Airport

The Mackinac Island Airport can accommodate private and charter aircraft. It has a 3,500-foot paved runway. There is no fuel available on the Island. This is a public airport and is operated by Mackinac Island State Park Commission.

Private Boats and Yachts

Mackinac Island State Harbor is home to a beautiful Marina. It has 76 Slips, 13 Seasonal and 63 Transient. For your convenience, pump-out, restrooms, showers, electricity, water, dog run, trash area and pay phones with dataports and immigration station are available.

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