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How to get fromThunder Bay to Isle Royaleby car or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Isle Royale by car or ferry

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  1. Drive, ferry

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    1. Drive from Thunder Bay Airport to Grand Portagecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry ferry Outbound
    4h 23m
    $91–96

  2. Drive, ferry via Waterfront Terminal

    1. Drive from Waterfront Terminal to Grand Portagecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry ferry Outbound
    4h 32m
    $93–98

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  • Distance: 74.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Isle Royale, MI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Thunder Bay to Isle Royale. However, you can take the line 14 bus to Thunder Bay Airport, drive to Grand Portage, then take the ferry to Windigo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Hall Terminal to Windigo via Waterfront Terminal and Grand Portage in around 4h 32m.

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