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

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There are 4 ways to get from Brainerd to Madeline Island by bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus bus
    2. Drive from Duluth to Bayfield, WIcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5h 52m
    $62–83

  2. Drive  193.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brainerd to La Pointecar car 193.5 mi
    4h 23m
    $36–51

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Brainerd to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 31m
    $45–60

  4. Bus, drive, car ferry via Duluth

    1. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus bus
    2. Drive from Duluth to Bayfield, WIcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 22m
    $63–85

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  • Distance: 203.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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, drive 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 31m.

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