There are 4 ways to get from Duluth to Sault Ste. Marie by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus 1491
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus 1489
10h 44m$84–146Drive 414 mi
cheapest- Drive from Duluth to Sault Ste. Mariecar 414 mi
8h$76–110Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane DLH - CIU
7h 41m$131–446Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)plane MSP - CIU
5h 51m$176–538
Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Sault Ste. Marie is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Sault Ste. Marie is to bus and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $170 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Sault Ste. Marie. However, there are services departing from Duluth Transportation Center East and arriving at Sault Ste. Marie, MI via Ironwood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
The distance between Duluth and Sault Ste. Marie is 462 miles. The road distance is 416.4 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Sault Ste. Marie without a car is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 10h 44m to get from Duluth to Sault Ste. Marie, including transfers.
Duluth to Sault Ste. Marie bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Duluth Transportation Center East station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Sault Ste. Marie is to bus which takes 10h 44m and costs $80 - $150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $450 and takes 7h 41m.
Duluth to Sault Ste. Marie bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Ironwood station.
Sault Ste. Marie is 1h ahead of Duluth. It is currently 5:35 AM in Duluth and 6:35 AM in Sault Ste. Marie.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA?
You can take a bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Sault Ste. Marie via Ironwood and Sault Ste. Marie, MI in around 10h 44m. Alternatively, United Airlines and Delta fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Sault Ste. Marie is 416 miles. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Duluth to Sault Ste. Marie.
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