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How to get fromThunder Bay to Isle Royaleby car or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Isle Royale by car or ferry

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  1. Drive, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Thunder Bay - Airport to Grand Portagecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry ferry Outbound
    4h 9m
    $106–118

  2. Drive, ferry via Arthur & Vickers

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Thunder Bay Airport to Grand Portagecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry ferry Outbound
    4h 23m
    $91–97

  3. Drive, ferry #2

    1. Drive from Waterfront Terminal to Grand Portagecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry ferry Outbound
    4h 30m
    $93–99

  4. Drive, ferry #3

    1. Drive from Waterfront Terminal to Grand Portagecar car
    2. Take the ferry from Grand Portage to Windigoferry ferry Outbound
    4h 32m
    $93–99

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  • Distance: 73 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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 bus to Thunder Bay - Airport, drive to Grand Portage, then take the ferry to Windigo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arthur & Vickers to Windigo via Thunder Bay Airport and Grand Portage in around 4h 23m.

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