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How to get fromWashington to Apostle Islands National Lakeshoreby plane, bus, car, subway, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore by plane, bus, car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Duluth International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane DCA - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    9h 20m
    $242–866

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, drive

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    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane IAD - IWD
    3. Drive from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Bayfield, WIcar car
    8h
    $68–300

  3. Drive 1,135.3 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Visitor Centercar car 1,135.3 mi
    20h 37m
    $208–300

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane DCA - IWD
    2. Drive from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Bayfield, WIcar car
    6h 18m
    $111–490

  5. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DCA - MSP
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    9h 40m
    $288–1,158

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Gogebic–Iron County Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD)plane plane BWI - IWD
    3. Drive from Gogebic–Iron County Airport (IWD) to Bayfield, WIcar car
    8h 7m
    $83–892

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Washington to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,045.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. However, you can 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, then take the taxi to Bayfield, WI. Alternatively, you can drive from Washington to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Visitor Center in around 20h 37m.

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