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

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There are 2 ways to get from Portland to Isle Royale National Park by plane, bus, taxi, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly, bus, taxi, ferry

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane PDX - 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
    19h 54m
    $444–964

  2. Train, bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portland to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee 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
    2d 15h
    $1,030–1,859

Portland International Airport (PDX) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Portland to Isle Royale National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,931.3 mi
  • Duration: 19h 54m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Isle Royale National Park, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Portland to Isle Royale National Park. However, you can take the vehicle to Portland Int'l Airport station, walk to Portland International Airport (PDX) 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, 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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