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How to get fromAppleton to Rothburyby car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Appleton to Rothbury by car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry via Milwaukee

    best
    1. Drive from Appleton to Milwaukeecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Muskegon to Rothburycar car
    4h 59m
    $138–165

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Manitowoccar car
    2. Take the carferry from Manitowoc to Ludingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Ludington to Rothburycar car
    6h 44m
    $99–232

  3. Bus, car ferry, drive

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Milwaukee to Muskegoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Muskegon to Rothburycar car
    6h 21m
    $188–218

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  • Distance: 212.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Rothbury, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Rothbury. However, you can drive to Milwaukee, take the car ferry to Muskegon, then drive to Rothbury. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Appleton to Rothbury via Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Muskegon in around 6h 21m.

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