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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane PHL - 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
    $232–824

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane PHL - 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
    10h 55m
    $196–566

  3. Drive 1,210 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to La Pointecar car 1,210 mi
    21h 21m
    $221–319

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PHL - 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
    12h 32m
    $323–1,035

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,089.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h

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

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Apostle Islands. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 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 drive from Philadelphia to La Pointe in around 21h 21m.

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