Travel
Getting to Mackinac Island
No matter what part of the world you are traveling from, getting to Mission Point Resort is a bit of a unique experience. Part of the charm that draws hundreds of thousands of people to Mackinac Island each year is the fact that it is remote to most of Michigan's larger cities. There is no one "best way" to travel to Mission Point Resort but many different options.
Below you will find an arrival guide - prepared to assist you in your travels. Please know that this is not a complete listing of all methods to arrive at Mission Point Resort, but a collection of ways that past employees have found to travel.
Note: there are no Uber or Lyft services in our area. Please plan accordingly!
Below you will find an arrival guide - prepared to assist you in your travels. Please know that this is not a complete listing of all methods to arrive at Mission Point Resort, but a collection of ways that past employees have found to travel.
Note: there are no Uber or Lyft services in our area. Please plan accordingly!
Airports
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The following are a collection of larger, international airports. There are a few smaller, regional airports located closer to Mackinac Island listed below as well but please keep in mind that schedules are typically very limited and flights are more expensive to these airports.
Larger International Airports
Michigan: Detroit (DTW), Grand Rapids (GRR), Lansing (LAN), Saginaw (MBS) and Flint (FNT) Illinois: Chicago (ORD) Small Regional Airports:
Sault Ste Marie (CIU) Pellston (PLN) Traverse City (TVC) |
Buses & Shuttles
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Prior to booking your flight, we recommend that you research how you will arrive to Mackinac Island once your plane has landed. Buses to our area operate on a very limited schedule so it is important that you take your arrival time at the airport and travel time to the bus station into consideration. The last thing you want to do is be stranded overnight! Options for buses are Greyhound and Indian Trails. Pay attention to possible stops or transfers listed to happen during the route.
Options for Shuttles: Mackinaw Shuttle and Straits Regional Ride for Lower Peninsula and Northern Transport and Shuttle for Upper Peninsula. When searching for routes please make sure you put St. Ignace, MI or Mackinaw City, MI as your final destination station. |
Hotels
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Depending on when you arrive in St. Ignace or Mackinaw City, you may need to spend the night as the ferries stop operating in the early evening. It is always helpful to email/call the hotels for reservations to explain that you are a seasonal employee coming to work on Mackinac Island. Please note that even though these are small towns, some hotels might be a bit of a walk from the bus station and/or ferry docks. Taxis are not commonly available and would need to be scheduled in advance so be prepared to walk or ask the hotel for suggestions.
For recommendations, contact Mission Point's Human Resources Department.
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Ferries - your final transportation to Mackinac Island!
There are 2 ferry companies that service Mackinac Island from both Mackinaw City in the lower peninsula and St. Ignace in the upper peninsula: Shepler's Ferry (runs seasonally) and Arnold Transit Company.
If you are arriving prior to April 21, 2026, you will need to take Arnold Transit Co as they run to Mackinac Island in the winter months, from St. Ignace only. If you are arriving after April 21, 2026, you can ride with Shepler's Ferry from either St. Ignace or Mackinaw City. No matter what company you ride with, we suggest you ask them to tag your luggage for Mission Point Resort - doing this will ensure that your luggage will be transported to our property for you once on the island. Note: If you're arriving in early April before both ferry companies are up and running, they may not be able to tag and send your luggage directly to the resort. You are responsible for your own luggage and any affiliated cost with it.
If you are arriving prior to April 21, 2026, you will need to take Arnold Transit Co as they run to Mackinac Island in the winter months, from St. Ignace only. If you are arriving after April 21, 2026, you can ride with Shepler's Ferry from either St. Ignace or Mackinaw City. No matter what company you ride with, we suggest you ask them to tag your luggage for Mission Point Resort - doing this will ensure that your luggage will be transported to our property for you once on the island. Note: If you're arriving in early April before both ferry companies are up and running, they may not be able to tag and send your luggage directly to the resort. You are responsible for your own luggage and any affiliated cost with it.
For more details on ferry schedules and seasonal parking, check out the links below or contact Mission Point's Human Resources Department for more information.
