How to Get to There
A Different World, Easily Within Reach
From ferries and airplanes to horse-drawn carriages, here are the many ways on how to get to Mackinac Island, named the Best Summer Travel Destination in the 2024 USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and Grand Hotel.
286 Grand Avenue
Mackinac Island, MI
49757
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NOT FLYING INTO THE PELLSTON AIRPORT?
DRIVING TO THE FERRY DOCK?
Step 1
ADDITIONAL AIRPORTS
Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)
Chippewa County International Airport provides daily non-stop round trips to and from Detroit Metro and Minneapolis-St. Paul and is located 42 miles north of Mackinaw City and approximately a 30-minute drive from the Ferry dock.
Cherry Capital Airport – Traverse City Airport (TVC)
Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City Airport – TVC) provides non-stop round-trip flights to and from north Michigan and over 15 cities (including Chicago, Atlanta, New York, and Orlando). The airport is approximately a 2-hour drive from the Ferry dock and provides a beautiful view of Michigan scenery.
Step 2
AIRPORT Shuttle
Northern Transport & Shuttle is available from Chippewa County Airport to/from St. Ignace ferry docks to Mackinac Island. Reservations are required by calling 906-430-5337.
Step 3
Ferry to the Island
Ferries to Mackinac Island can be accessed by Mackinaw City (on Michigan’s lower peninsula) or St. Ignace (upper peninsula).
Passage to Mackinac Island is provided by Shepler’s Ferry. Luggage transfer is simple and convenient, with assistance provided on both the mainland and Mackinac Island. Please allow three hours for luggage transfer from the time you check in with the Front Desk.
Guests may purchase tickets online.
Step 4
Taxi Service ON THE ISLAND
When you arrive to the island, you may either enjoy a short walk (MAP) from the ferry dock to Grand Hotel or opt for a Taxi Carriage, which are generally available between 8 am and 5 pm. All rides to the hotel from the ferry docks are $8.50 per person (cash only).
After 5 pm, a taxi may be arranged in advance of your arrival by contacting the Mackinac Island Taxi Company directly at 906-847-3323, subject to availability.
Step 1
DRIVING TO THE FERRY
Dock parking at Mackinaw City
Dock Parking at St. Ignace
Step 3
Taxi Service ON THE ISLAND
When you arrive to the island, you may either enjoy a short walk (MAP) from the ferry dock to Grand Hotel or opt for a Taxi Carriage, which are generally available between 8 am and 5 pm. All rides to the hotel from the ferry docks are $8.50 per person (cash only).
After 5 pm, a taxi may be arranged in advance of your arrival by contacting the Mackinac Island Taxi Company directly at 906-847-3323, subject to availability.
Step 2
Ferry to the Island
Ferries to Mackinac Island can be accessed by Mackinaw City (on Michigan’s lower peninsula) or St. Ignace (upper peninsula).
Passage to Mackinac Island is provided by Shepler’s Ferry. Luggage transfer is simple and convenient, with assistance provided on both the mainland and Mackinac Island. Please allow three hours for luggage transfer from the time you check in with the Front Desk.
Guests may purchase tickets online.
