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Mackinac
Island is located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on Lake Huron. Ferry
Service to the Island is available from Mackinaw City, Michigan (south
of the Mackinac Bridge) or St. Ignace, Michigan (north of the Mackinac Bridge). Parking
is available at the ferry docks, either Short Term (day parking), or Long Term
(overnight or longer). We will send you Ferry tickets for the Arnold Line,
but if you forget them, ferry tickets may be purchased upon arrival at the
docks.
Traveling North (Lower Peninsula to Mackinaw City):
Take US 31, US 23 or I-75 North to I-75. Take I-75 North to Mackinaw City Exits
(337, 338, or 339). Follow signs to Mackinac Island Ferry Docks (Arnold,
Shepler's, Star Line).
Traveling
South (Upper Peninsula to St. Ignace):
Take US 2 East or US 23 and I-75 South to St. Ignace. Take State Street Exit and
follow signs to Mackinac Island Ferry Docks (Arnold, Shepler's, Star Line).
Ferry Information:
From May to October all three ferry services run regular schedules from St.
Ignace and Mackinaw City. The ride to the island is approximately 20-25 minutes.
Free daily parking is available. Secured overnight parking is also available.
Please note: From November through April ferry service
is limited to Arnold Transit, which continues to run from St. Ignace until
January 2nd. Arnold is the first to resume service, usually between mid-March
and early April. Star Line and Shepler's follow in late April, early May.
Winter:
The Arnold Line ferry only runs from St. Ignace during the
beginning of the winter season. They run a daily schedule, with the exception of
Sunday, to the island until the Straits freeze over. Flights to the island from
the Mackinac County Airport in St. Ignace are available through Great Lakes Air
for $21 per person each way.
Northwest
Airlines offers commercial flights from either Chicago or Detroit to Pellston.
From Pellston you can get to St. Ignace by ground transport via Mackinaw Taxi or
Wolverine Stages. Fares are in the $20 to $24 one-way or around $40 round trip
range. They both have booths at the Pellston airport but calling ahead is
recommended. You can also charter a flight through Great lakes Air from
Pellston for $25 per person one way with a 2-person minimum before 8 a.m. and
after 9 p.m.
Reservations must be made by 3 p.m. for taxi service any time after 5 p.m. on the day. Taxi Sleigh Service (906) 847-3713 or (906) 847-3323.
Arnold
Line Ferry Service
(906) 847-3351 or
(800) 542-8528
Great
Lakes Air, Inc.
(906) 643-7327 or
(906) 643-7165
Mackinac
Island Airport
(906) 847-3231
Northwest
Airlines
(800) 225-2525
Mackinac Shuttle
shuttle/limousine
888-349-8294
Wolverine Limousine
(800) 825-1450
For schedules and fares, please
call ferry lines, or check their websites:
Arnold Transit
Co. - 800-542-8528
Star Line -
800-638-9892
Shepler's -
800-828-6157
Directions to the condo once your are on the Island:
The name of the condo's is Maple View Condos. They are located next to
Mission Point Resort. Take Huron Street towards Mission Point Resort and the
condos are the last building (Salmon colored building) on your right before you
get to Mission Point Resort:
Please call us if you get lost! Remember to take our phone numbers! (248) 227-3585 and (248) 613-0700.
Please call us with any questions!!