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How to get fromIsle Royale to Thunder Bayby ferry or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Isle Royale to Thunder Bay by ferry or car

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  1. Ferry, drive

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    1. Take the ferry from Malone Bay to Grand Portageferry ferry Inbound
    2. Drive from Grand Portage to Thunder Bay Airportcar car
    6h 37m
    $130–137

  2. Ferry, drive via Waterfront Terminal

    1. Take the ferry from Malone Bay to Grand Portageferry ferry Inbound
    2. Drive from Grand Portage to Waterfront Terminalcar car
    6h 45m
    $132–140

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  • Distance: 176.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Isle Royale, MI, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Isle Royale to Thunder Bay. However, you can take the ferry to Grand Portage, drive to Thunder Bay Airport, then take the line 14 bus to Arthur & McKellar. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Malone Bay to Simpson & George via Grand Portage and Waterfront Terminal in around 6h 45m.

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