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How to get fromApostle Islands to Escanababy car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Car ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ashland to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    7h 40m
    $128–186

  2. Drive 236.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Pointe to Escanabacar car 236.2 mi
    5h 3m
    $44–63

  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 Escanabacar car
    5h 11m
    $50–74

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  • Distance: 248.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Apostle Islands, WI, USA and Escanaba, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Apostle Islands to Escanaba. However, you can take the car ferry to Bayfield, WI, take the taxi to Ashland, take the bus to Ironwood, take the bus to Escanaba, MI, then take the taxi to Escanaba. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Escanaba via Bayfield, WI in around 5h 11m.

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