What is the cheapest way to get from Apostle Islands to Duluth?

The cheapest way to get from Apostle Islands to Duluth is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Apostle Islands to Duluth?

The fastest way to get from Apostle Islands to Duluth is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $15 - $23.

How far is it from Apostle Islands to Duluth?

The distance between Apostle Islands and Duluth is 174 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.

How long does it take to get from Apostle Islands to Duluth?

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Apostle Islands to Duluth, including transfers.

Can I drive from Apostle Islands to Duluth?

Yes, the driving distance between Apostle Islands to Duluth is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Apostle Islands to Duluth.

Where can I stay near Duluth?

There are 84+ hotels available in Duluth.

Apostle Islands to Duluth - 4 ways to travel via car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Apostle Islands to Duluth by car ferry, car, or bus

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Car ferry, drive, bus
best
1. Take the carferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry
2. Drive from Bayfield, WI to Ironwoodcar
3. Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluthbus
5h 5m
$40–66
Drive 84.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from La Pointe to Duluthcar 84.6 mi
2h 8m
$16–23
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry
2. Drive from Bayfield, WI to Duluthcar
2h 17m
$24–32
Car ferry, drive #2
1. Take the carferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry
2. Drive from Bayfield, WI to Duluthcar
2h 17m
$24–32

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Map of how to get from Apostle Islands to Duluth.

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Distance: 173.4 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Apostle Islands, WI, USA and Duluth, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Apostle Islands to Duluth. However, you can take the car ferry to Bayfield, WI, drive to Ironwood, then take the bus to Duluth. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Duluth via Bayfield, WI in around 2h 17m.

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