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How to get fromGrand Forks to Apostle Islandsby bus, car ferry, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Grand Forks to Apostle Islands by bus, car ferry, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Forks to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h 54m
    $179–262

  2. Drive 344.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Forks to La Pointecar car 344.8 mi
    7h 18m
    $63–91

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Grand Forks to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 26m
    $72–100

  4. Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Duluth International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane GFK - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 25m
    $160–481

  5. Taxi to Thief River Falls, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Crookston to Thief River Falls (TVF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane TVF - IWD
    3. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 45m
    $296–589

  6. Fly Grand Forks International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane GFK - IWD
    2. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    10h 35m
    $159–389

Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grand Forks to Apostle Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 425.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Grand Forks, ND, USA and Apostle Islands, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Forks to Apostle Islands. However, you can take the bus to Brainerd, 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 Grand Forks to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal via Bayfield, WI in around 7h 26m.

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