(Right) The Emerald Isle is the larger of the Beaver Island Boat Company's two ferries.
Transportation
CMUBS and the Beaver Island community are served by the following modes of transportation to and from the mainland:
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THE BEAVER ISLAND BOAT CO. operates a ferry service between
Charlevoix and Beaver Island. Adult passenger fare each way is $19.00 . Vehicles can be ferried to Beaver Island for $65.00,
each way, and
up, depending on size. Bicycles may be transported at a cost of $8.00, one-way.
Reservations need to be made for car transport but not for individuals. For information
and reservations, contact Beaver Island Boat Co., 102 Bridge St.,Charlevoix, MI, 49720,
(231)547-2311, (888)-446-4095 or on the web at:
www.bibco.com. Generally the ferry ride takes a
little over 2
hours. (Right) The Emerald Isle is the larger of the Beaver Island Boat Company's two ferries.
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ISLAND AIRWAYS
(Charlevoix
Airport just south of the intersection of highways M‑31 & M‑66) serves Welke
Airport on Beaver Island. Fares are $42 one way (all taxes included). .
The flight to Beaver Island takes about 20 minutes. For reservations or more
information call (800) 524-6895 or (231)547‑2141 or visit their website at
http://www.islandairways.com/.
(Left) One of Island Airway's fleet of passenger airplanes that transport people to and from Beaver Island. |
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FRESH
AIR AVIATION, INC., (1520 Bridge St., directly across from Airport entrance) serves the
Beaver Island Township Airport on Beaver Island. Fares are $42.50 each way (or
$40.00 each way with 7 day advanced booking). For reservations or more
information call 1-888-359-7448, 231-448-2089 or visit their website at
www.freshairaviation.net (Right) One of Fresh Air Aviation's fleet of passenger airplanes that transport people to and from Beaver Island. |
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Since flights are not made on a regular schedule, reservations should be made in advance.
It is the student's responsibility to arrive on Beaver Island prior to the start of classes. All transportation to and from the airport and ferry dock on the island will be provided by CMUBS. All scheduled class arrivals will be met automatically; unexpected arrivals can call 448-2325 for transportation. Ferry and air fares are subject to change without notice.
