Mackinac Island: The Jewel of Michigan

Mackinaw Shuttle

Taxi

Phone: 8883498294

Cost: Please call transfer service directly for rates. Prices subject to change.

*Advanced reservations are not required.

Fly into Pellston Regional Airport from Detroit. Mackinaw Shuttle is located in the airport near the luggage carousel and offers taxi/limousine service from Pellston to the ferry docks in Mackinaw City. Reservations are recommended (but not required) 2-3 weeks in advance. Call or visit mackinawshuttle.com to access their online reservation form. For information on how to reach the island by ferry, please refer to the driving directions.

Parking is available at both ferry companies. Parking options (i.e., valet service, inside, RV parking) and rates vary. Please contact the ferry companies directly or visit their web sites for specific details.

From the South

From the lower peninsula of Michigan, take I-75 north and follow signs for Mackinaw City. Take either exit 337 and travel north on Huron Street or exit 338 and travel south on Huron Street. There are two ferry companies that can ferry you to the island. Both ferry companies provide service from Mackinaw City and St. Ignace and offer similar amenities and comparable services. The staff at the ferry docks will explain where to park your car to unload your luggage for transfer to the island. Allow approximately a half hour to park your car, load your luggage, and board the ferry. Ferry to island is approximately 15 minutes (no reservations required). Departure times, maps, parking options, and directions can be found on their websites. Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry $28/person 800-828-6157 sheplersferry.com Purchase online or upon arrival. Online discount/promo code is 2025CMURS. Arnold Transit Company $5 off the standard ticket price. The traditional ferry ticket price is $34 and offers a fast and quick crossing to the island. The classic ferry ticket price is $22.95 and sails at a slower pace and departs only from St. Ignace. 800-638-9892 arnoldtransitcompany.com Purchase online or upon arrival. Online discount/promo code is SCHOLAR2025. Identify yourself as a CMU Road Scholar participant at the ferry docks. It is customary to tip the ferry porter assisting with your car and luggage. Customary tip is $2-$5.

From the North

Take I-75 south and follow signs to St. Ignace. Take exit 345, exit 348, or exit 344A and follow the signs to one of the two ferry docks.

Arrival day is on 10/4/2026.

Meet the group at Harbour View Inn in Mackinac Island.

Start of Trip:  3:00 p.m. hotel check-in & Program Registration; 6:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner; 7:15 p.m. Orientation.

Your trip ends on: Friday, October 9, 2026 in Mackinac Island at Harbour View Inn.

End of Trip: 11:30 a.m. Lunch; 11:00 a.m. hotel check-out..