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
best- Take the car ferry 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
11h 22m$174–260Drive 260.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from La Pointe to Wisconsin Dellscar 260.5 mi
5h 56m$48–69Car ferry, bus, train
- Take the car ferry 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$198–318Car ferry, drive
- Take the car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Bayfield, WIcarferry
- Drive from Bayfield, WI to Wisconsin Dellscar
6h 4m$54–80
Questions & Answers
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 464 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 which takes 11h 22m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 11h 22m 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 149+ 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 Saint Paul Union Depot, take the bus to Wisconsin Dells, then take the taxi to Wisconsin Dells. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Madeline Island Ferry Terminal to Wisconsin Dells Station via Bayfield, WI, Ashland, Duluth, St. Paul, and St. Paul-Minneapolis in around 11h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wisconsin Dells Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Ashland to Duluth Transportation Center East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Ashland to Duluth Transportation Center East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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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