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How to get fromBoston to Isle Royaleby plane, car, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Boston to Isle Royale by plane, car, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly, drive, ferry

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane BOS - YQT
    2. Drive from City Hall Terminal to Grand Portagecar car
    3. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry ferry
    9h 24m
    $339–796

  2. Train, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Houghton, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    42h 22m
    $609–1,086

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,051.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Isle Royale, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Isle Royale. However, you can fly to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), walk to Thunder Bay Airport, take the line 14 bus to City Hall Terminal, drive to Grand Portage, then take the ferry to Windigo. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, then take the ferry to Rock Harbor.

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