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How to get fromLos Angeles to Apostle Islandsby plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Apostle Islands by plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Duluth International Airport, bus, car ferry

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane LAX - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h 50m
    $227–684

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane LAX - IWD
    2. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h 6m
    $201–516

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    35h
    $384–550

  4. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    13h 29m
    $258–595

  5. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Duluth International Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane SNA - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    16h 48m
    $241–741

  6. Drive 2,050.5 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcar car 2,050.5 mi
    34h 51m
    $375–541

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights

Calendar90Weekly Planes
Duration8h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,751.7 mi
  • Duration: 12h 50m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Apostle Islands, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Apostle Islands. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Duluth International Airport (DLH), walk to Airport Terminal, take the line 108 bus to Duluth Transportation Center East, 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 Los Angeles to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal via Bayfield, WI in around 35h.

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