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How to get fromHoughton to Apostle Islandsby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Houghton to Apostle Islands by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Houghton, MI to Escanababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h 9m
    $141–217

  2. Drive 172.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Houghton to La Pointecar car 172.8 mi
    3h 43m
    $32–46

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Houghton to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 51m
    $41–55

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 9m

What companies run services between Houghton, MI, USA and Apostle Islands, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Houghton to Apostle Islands. However, you can take the bus to Escanaba, take the bus to Ironwood, 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 Houghton to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal via Bayfield, WI in around 3h 51m.

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