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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Apostle Islandsby bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Apostle Islands by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 13m
    $130–182

  2. Drive 212.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to La Pointecar car 212.7 mi
    4h 39m
    $39–57

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 47m
    $48–65

  4. Fly, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane MSP - IWD
    2. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 21m
    $242–338

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Apostle Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Apostle Islands, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Apostle Islands. However, you can take the bus to Union Depot Station & Terminal, walk to St. Paul, take the bus to Duluth, 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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal via Bayfield, WI in around 4h 47m.

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