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How to get fromMackinaw City to Apostle Islandsby bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Ironwoodbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ironwood to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    13h 4m
    $151–236

  2. Drive 373.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mackinaw City to La Pointecar car 373.4 mi
    7h 21m
    $69–99

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Mackinaw City to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 29m
    $78–108

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  • Distance: 468.7 mi
  • Duration: 13h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Mackinaw City to Apostle Islands. However, you can take the line 1485 bus to St. Ignace, 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 Mackinaw City to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal via Bayfield, WI in around 7h 29m.

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