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How to get fromDuluth to Apostle Islandsby bus, taxi, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Duluth to Apostle Islands by bus, taxi, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ashland to Bayfield, WItaxi taxi
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 24m
    $88–119

  2. Drive 84.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Duluth to La Pointecar car 84.9 mi
    2h 9m
    $16–23

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Duluth to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 17m
    $25–32

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  • Distance: 96.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Apostle Islands, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Duluth to Apostle Islands. However, you can 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 Duluth to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal via Bayfield, WI in around 2h 17m.

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