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

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

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  1. Bus, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Ironwoodbus bus
    2. Drive from Ironwood to Bayfield, WIcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5h 4m
    $40–65

  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 carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 17m
    $25–32

  4. Drive, car ferry #2

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

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Map of how to get from Duluth to Apostle Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 173.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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 Ironwood, drive 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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