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How to get fromIsle Royale National Park to Madeline Islandby ferry, taxi, shuttle, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle Royale National Park to Madeline Island by ferry, taxi, shuttle, car, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, taxi, shuttle, drive, car ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Chippewa Harbor to Grand Portageferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Grand Portage to Grand Maraistaxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Tettegucheshuttle bus
    4. Drive from Tetteguche to Bayfield, WIcar car
    5. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    13h 5m

  2. Ferry, taxi, shuttle, drive, car ferry via Silver Bay

    1. Take the ferry from Chippewa Harbor to Grand Portageferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Grand Portage to Grand Maraistaxi taxi
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Beaver Bay Trailheadshuttle bus
    4. Drive from Beaver Bay Trailhead to Bayfield, WIcar car
    5. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    13h 6m

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  • Distance: 305.9 mi
  • Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Isle Royale National Park, MI, USA and Madeline Island, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Isle Royale National Park to Madeline Island. However, you can walk to Chippewa Harbor, take the ferry to Grand Portage, take the taxi to Grand Marais, take the shuttle to Tetteguche, drive to Bayfield, WI, then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can walk to Chippewa Harbor, take the ferry to Grand Portage, take the taxi to Grand Marais, take the shuttle to Beaver Bay Trailhead, drive to Bayfield, WI, then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal.

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