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How to get fromEau Claire to Madeline Islandby bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop to U of MN Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    10h 29m
    $156–220

  2. Drive 181.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eau Claire to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcar car 181.4 mi
    3h 46m
    $34–48

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Eau Claire to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 55m
    $43–57

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Eau Claire to Madeline Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 356 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Eau Claire, WI, USA and Madeline Island, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Eau Claire to Madeline Island. However, you can take the bus to U of MN Campus, 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 Eau Claire to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal via Bayfield, WI in around 3h 55m.

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