There are 4 ways to get from Apostle Islands to Wisconsin Dells by car ferry, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, bus, train
best- Take the carferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry
- Take the bus from Ashland to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Stationtrain
11h 47m$192–328Drive 260.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Pointe to Wisconsin Dellscar 260.5 mi
5h 56m$48–69Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry
- Take the bus from Ashland to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin Dellsbus
12h 7m$174–260Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry
- Drive from Bayfield, WI to Wisconsin Dellscar
6h 4m$54–80
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Apostle Islands to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Apostle Islands to Wisconsin Dells is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Apostle Islands and Wisconsin Dells is 463 miles. The road distance is 262 miles.
The best way to get from Apostle Islands to Wisconsin Dells without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 11h 47m and costs $190 - $330.
It takes approximately 11h 47m to get from Apostle Islands to Wisconsin Dells, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Apostle Islands to Wisconsin Dells is 262 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Apostle Islands to Wisconsin Dells.
There are 156+ hotels available in Wisconsin Dells.
What companies run services between Apostle Islands, WI, USA and Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Apostle Islands to Wisconsin Dells. However, you can take the car ferry to Bayfield, WI, take the taxi to Ashland, take the bus to Duluth Transportation Center East, take the bus to St. Paul, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, then take the train to Wisconsin Dells Station. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Wisconsin Dells via Bayfield, WI, Ashland, Duluth, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Wisconsin Dells in around 12h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ashland to Duluth Transportation Center East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ashland to Duluth Transportation Center East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 715-747-2051
- Website
- madferry.com
Car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- madferry.com
Car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- madferry.com
Car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- madferry.com
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