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

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Apostle Islands by plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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 carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h 3m
    $222–774

  2. Drive  1,210 mi

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

  3. Fly Philadelphia International Airport 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 carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h 27m
    $303–1,035

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus, car ferry

    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 carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    10h 58m
    $231–796

  5. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane ABE - IWD
    3. Take the bus from Hurley, WI to Ashlandbus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    11h 46m
    $230–648

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

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration5h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,089.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 3m

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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