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How to get fromGrand Marais to Madeline Islandby car, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Marais to Madeline Island by car, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Grand Marais to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 34m
    $45–61

  2. Drive 195 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Marais to La Pointecar car 195 mi
    4h 26m
    $36–52

  3. Shuttle, drive, car ferry via Silver Bay

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Beaver Bay Trailheadshuttle bus
    2. Drive from Beaver Bay Trailhead to Bayfield, WIcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5h 39m

  4. Shuttle, drive, car ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Tettegucheshuttle bus
    2. Drive from Tetteguche to Bayfield, WIcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5h 38m

  5. Shuttle, drive, car ferry #2

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Temperanceshuttle bus
    2. Drive from Temperance to Bayfield, WIcar car
    3. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5h 34m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grand Marais to Madeline Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 194.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Grand Marais, MN, USA and Madeline Island, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Marais to Madeline Island. However, you can drive to Bayfield, WI then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Grand Marais to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal via Beaver Bay Trailhead and Bayfield, WI in around 5h 39m.

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