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How to get fromBoston to Apostle Islandsby plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Duluth International Airport, bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane BOS - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 9m
    $201–619

  2. Fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane BOS - IWD
    2. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 26m
    $177–452

  3. Drive 1,261.6 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to La Pointecar car 1,261.6 mi
    25h 21m
    $231–333

  4. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BOS - MSP
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 34m
    $476–1,096

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,188.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Apostle Islands, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Apostle Islands. However, you can fly to Duluth International Airport (DLH), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 108 bus to Duluth Transportation Center East, take the bus to Ashland, take the taxi to Bayfield, WI, then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Boston to La Pointe in around 25h 21m.

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