PARKING & TICKET OPTIONS

Parking options can be purchased at the ticket office on your day of arrival.

Arnold Transit Company is the only Mackinac Island ferry service to offer Valet Parking.   Let us park your car in a fenced-in area, so all you have to worry about is enjoying your stay on the island.

All valet parking guests should proceed directly to our dock for luggage assistance and vehicle drop off. We strongly suggest that all guests arrive 45 minutes prior to their desired departure time.

For your return from the island, text the valet number listed on your claim check 60 minutes before your departure, and we will have the vehicle waiting on our dock upon your return.
 Text claim number to: 906-373-8022

St Ignace – Outdoor Valet Parking is $50.00 per calendar day.

Winter Season: Drop your vehicle off at Dock #1 – 99 North State St, St Ignace, MI 49781   GET DIRECTIONS

If traveling SOUTH from Michigan’s upper peninsula:
From US 2
Continue into St Ignace on I-75 Business Loop and look for our dock on the right
From I-75 South
Exit #345 and turn left onto Portage St
Turn left onto North State St and look for our dock on the right
From M-123 South
Turn onto I-75 South toward St Ignace
Take exit #345 and turn left onto Portage St
Turn left onto North State St and look for our dock on the right

Park with premium convenience right on the ferry dock for your trip to Mackinac Island. No need to remember a lot number or take one of our shuttles! Space is limited – first come, first serve.

We strongly suggest that all guests arrive 45 minutes prior to their desired departure time.


St. Ignace Winter Dockside Parking is $10 per calendar day.

Winter Season: Dock # 1 – 99 North State St, St Ignace, MI 49781   GET DIRECTIONS

Arnold Transit Company offers both day and overnight, free, unsecured off-site parking.  Our complimentary shuttles will happily pick you up and bring you to the dock, to board the ferry, when you are ready.


We strongly suggest that all guests arrive 45 minutes prior to their desired departure time.


St. Ignace – Free Winter parking is available with reliable shuttle service to the dock!

FREE day and overnight parking is available at The Railroad Dock – 253 South State St, St Ignace, MI 49781   GET DIRECTIONS

Handicap accessible parking is available!  Please inquire when pulling into one of our docks for more information and exact location.

Arnold Transit Company offers several options for RV’s and oversized vehicles and trailers.  Options available in Mackinaw City and St Ignace.  Please pull into our main dock in each city for directions and an escort.



St Ignace – Free overnight parking is available at the Railroad Dock.

Railroad Dock –253 South State St, St Ignace, MI 49781   GET DIRECTIONS

Winter Parking

We provide convenient parking for both day and overnight guests.

Take advantage of our FREE day and overnight parking a short distance from our dock at the railroad dock parking lot.  A shuttle will escort you to and from our dock.

Premium dockside parking is available for an additional fee and is adjacent to the Dock #1 Winter dock! This is a daily parking lot only.  You may purchase your parking on the day of your arrival.

We offer valet parking during winter service!  Additional fees apply. Valet parking can be purchased at the time of your arrival.

Valet Service, when you are ready to leave Mackinac Island you can text us your Valet ticket number and we will have your car ready for you when you exit the boat!  Now that’s fast and friendly!

Ticket Options

Winter service tickets may be purchased online or in person at our ticket counter.

Children 4 and under ride FREE on all of our vessels!! PURCHASE TICKETS

Once our tickets are purchased, they are non-refundable.

2024-2025 Winter Online Ferry Rates – Buy Tickets

**All tickets and parking, once purchased, are non-refundable. **