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How to get fromBrainerd to Madeline Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Brainerd to Madeline Island by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus bus
    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
    6h 59m
    $125–181

  2. Drive 193.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brainerd to La Pointecar car 193.7 mi
    4h 24m
    $36–52

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 32m
    $45–60

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 214.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Brainerd, MN, USA and Madeline Island, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Brainerd to Madeline Island. However, you can take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to Ashland, take the taxi to Bayfield, WI, then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brainerd to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal via Bayfield, WI in around 4h 32m.

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