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How to get fromMinnesota to Apostle Islandsby bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Minnesota to Apostle Islands by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus bus
    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
    7h 14m
    $134–182

  2. Drive 211.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to La Pointecar car 211.8 mi
    4h 41m
    $39–56

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 49m
    $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 car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 10m
    $240–335

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Minnesota to Apostle Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Apostle Islands, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minnesota to Apostle Islands. However, you can 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 to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal via Bayfield, WI in around 4h 49m.

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