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How to get fromEly to Split Rock Lighthouse State Parkby plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ely to Split Rock Lighthouse State Park by plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane CID - DLH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Split Rock Trailheadshuttle bus
    5h 1m

  2. Drive 445.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ely to Split Rock Trailheadcar car 445.9 mi
    8h 4m
    $82–118

  3. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Split Rock Trailheadshuttle bus
    16h 45m

  4. Bus, shuttle via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airportbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Split Rock Trailheadshuttle bus
    17h 7m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 399.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Ely, IA, USA and Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ely to Split Rock Lighthouse State Park. However, you can take the taxi to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID airport, fly to Duluth International Airport (DLH), walk to Duluth International Airport, take the shuttle to Split Rock Trailhead, then walk to Split Rock Trailhead. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ely to Split Rock Trailhead via Kirkwood Comm. College, Iowa City, Des Moines, St. Paul, Duluth Transportation Center West, Airport Terminal, Duluth International Airport, and Split Rock Trailhead in around 16h 45m.

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