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How to get fromApostle Islands to Duluthby car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Apostle Islands to Duluth by car ferry, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Bayfield, WI to Ashlandtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Ashland to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus bus
    3h 24m
    $88–118

  2. Drive 84.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Pointe to Duluthcar car 84.6 mi
    2h 8m
    $16–23

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Bayfield, WI to Duluthcar car
    2h 17m
    $24–32

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  • Distance: 95.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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, take the taxi to Ashland, then take the bus to Duluth Transportation Center East. 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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