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How to get fromMinneapolis to Isle Royale National Parkby bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Isle Royale National Park by bus, taxi, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Houghton, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    23h 11m
    $356–504

  2. Fly to Sawyer International Airport, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane MSP - MQT
    2. Take the bus from Gwinn to Houghton, MIbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    14h 17m
    $368–773

  3. Fly to Iron Mountain, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Iron Mountain (IMT)plane plane MSP - IMT
    2. Take the bus from Iron Mountain, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Houghton, MIbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Houghton, MI to Copper Harbor, MItaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harborferry ferry
    6. Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Chippewa Harborferry ferry
    17h 25m
    $374–791

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Minneapolis to Isle Royale National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 685.2 mi
  • Duration: 23h 11m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Isle Royale National Park, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Isle Royale National Park. However, you can take the bus to Green Bay Transit Center, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, take the ferry to Chippewa Harbor, then walk to Chippewa Harbor. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Sawyer International Airport (MQT), take the taxi to Gwinn, take the bus to Houghton, MI, take the taxi to Copper Harbor, MI, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, take the ferry to Chippewa Harbor, then walk to Chippewa Harbor.

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