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How to get fromApostle Islands to Sister Bayby car ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Car ferry, bus, drive

    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 Powersbus bus
    4. Drive from Powers to Sister Baycar car
    10h 27m
    $138–206

  2. Drive 353.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Pointe to Sister Baycar car 353.6 mi
    7h 16m
    $65–94

  3. Car ferry, bus, drive via Escanaba

    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
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba to Cedar Riverbus bus
    5. Drive from Cedar River to Sister Baycar car
    12h 14m
    $148–232

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  • Distance: 391.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Apostle Islands, WI, USA and Sister Bay, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Apostle Islands to Sister Bay. However, you can take the car ferry to Bayfield, WI, take the taxi to Ashland, take the bus to Ironwood, take the bus to Powers, then drive to Sister Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from La Pointe to Sister Bay in around 7h 16m.

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