Crain's Detroit Business reports that Shepler's charges $39 for an adult round trip to Mackinac Island and $27 for a child, and Arnold Transit $37 and $25, with a $3 online fee on each, after fares rose $2 for 2026. We read this through a search summary of a news article, not the operators' own fare pages. We found no Mackinac State Historic Parks admission prices, so this page makes no such claims.
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Best for | A ferry-served island day trip |
| Trade-offs | Fares via a news article; park prices not verified |
| Getting around | Ferry from the mainland; island transport not verified |
| Key places | None verified |
| Nearby | Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City |
What to see and do
Fares are from a Crain's Detroit article as summarized by search (read October 20, 2026); confirm with Shepler's and Arnold Transit.
Practical notes
See transportation for the transit facts we verified and the hotels guide for how lodging taxes work. Hours, prices and access rules change; confirm with each venue.