Because there are no motorized vehicles on the island, the only way to get to Mackinac Island is by boat or by plane. Enjoy a fun, and friendly ride to the island on one of Arnold Transit Company’s ferries!

Purchase ferry tickets online or tickets are also available for purchase directly at any of our convenient ticket booth locations or ferry docks.  Our addresses and contact information can be found at the bottom of this page.

Winter service boat trips are typically 45 minutes or less. This can be weather dependent.

Reservations are not necessary for our ferries as they run on a first come first serve basis. Because of this, we suggest you plan on arriving approximately 45 minutes before your planned departure time.

Yes! Arnold Transit Company offers a variety of parking options to fit your specific needs  for our winter service including valet, premium dockside, handicap, and free day parking. For more details on all parking options, visit our “Parking Options” page.

No advance purchase is necessary; tickets are available for purchase on all docks and we also have ticket booths located throughout the local area.

Once you make your purchase, all sales are final.  There are no refunds, however tickets are valid for use all season long!

Nope – if you purchased ferry tickets online, you are all set to skip the ticket booth and hop right in our boarding line! Just make sure you have the barcode pulled up and ready to scan during the boarding process.

If you have purchased bike passes online, you will need to stop by the ticket window to have those printed out before you get onboard.

Yes, Arnold Transit Company is pet friendly! You may bring your dog(s) on the ferry as long as it is on a leash and well behaved.

Most businesses on Mackinac Island do not allow dogs into their establishments unless they are seeing eye dogs, however a few restaurants allow pets in their outdoor seating areas. By city ordinance, you must have your dog on a leash and under control at all times as well as clean up after them while on the island.

Absolutely – bikes can ride with you on the ferry, just purchase a bikePASS at the ticket booth and attach it to your handlebars. This will double as your bike’s pass to get on the ferry and your bike’s license on Mackinac Island.

For winter service there are not bicycles available for rental on the island.

There is not an additional fee for strollers and they are welcome onboard Arnold Transit Company ferries at no additional charge.

Arnold Transit Company’s schedule is always available and kept up-to-date online.

No, Arnold Transit Company offers complimentary day parking in St. Ignace at our Railroad dock parking lot;  in addition to our alternative parking options.

For a full list of parking options to find which one best suits your specific needs, please visit our Parking Options page.

Absolutely. Arnold Transit Company has a wide variety of parking options catered to your needs, including free and overnight options.

For a full list of our parking options, please visit our Parking Options page.

Yes! Oversized vehicles are also welcome to park in our designated lots. If you have a motor home or vehicle with attached trailer, please call 800-638-9892 a few days in advance and we will have an offsite parking space waiting for you upon arrival.

For more details and a full list of parking options, please visit our Parking Options page.

Arnold Transit Company offers a complimentary shuttle service from hotels to our dock in St. Ignace. Just call 800-638-9892 when you are ready to be picked up and we will send one your way!

Yes! Our winter service Arnold Transit Company ferry is wheelchair accessible. Our hard-working crew will assist you or your loved one on the ramp to ensure your safety in both the boarding and unloading process.

Yes! In St. Ignace at our winter dock we have designated, on-site handicap parking available for your convenience and safety.

Yes, if it is medically necessary, electric wheelchairs are welcome both on our ferry and on the island.

In Mackinaw City, yes.