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How to get fromIronwood to Isle Royale National Parkby bus, taxi, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Ironwood to Isle Royale National Park by bus, taxi, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Ironwood to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Escanaba to Houghton, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    16h 21m
    $325–447

  2. Bus, shuttle, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Grand Marais to Grand Portagetaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Rock Harborferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    18h 8m

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  • Distance: 463 mi
  • Duration: 16h 21m

What companies run services between Ironwood, MI, USA and Isle Royale National Park, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ironwood to Isle Royale National Park. However, you can take the bus to Escanaba, MI, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, take the ferry to Chippewa Harbor, then walk to Chippewa Harbor. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Duluth Transportation Center East, walk to Duluth Transportation Center West, take the line 108 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to Duluth International Airport, take the shuttle to Grand Marais, take the taxi to Grand Portage, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, take the ferry to Chippewa Harbor, then walk to Chippewa Harbor.

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