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

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There are 2 ways to get from Rochester 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 Rochester to La Crossebus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Crosse Grand River Station to Green Bay stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit 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
    24h 56m
    $379–505

  2. Bus, fly, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sawyer International Airport (MQT)plane plane MSP - MQT
    3. Take the bus from Gwinn 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
    15h 7m
    $416–821

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rochester to Isle Royale National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 684.3 mi
  • Duration: 24h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Isle Royale National Park. However, you can take the bus to La Crosse, take the bus to Green Bay station, 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 bus to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, walk to Minneapolis-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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