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How to get fromAppleton to Apostle Islandsby car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Appleton to Apostle Islands by car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Appleton to Bayfield, WIcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 5m
    $60–82

  2. Drive 275.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcar car 275.6 mi
    5h 57m
    $51–73

  3. Fly, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane ATW - DLH
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ashlandbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    10h
    $153–448

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Duluth International Airport (DLH) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Apostle Islands, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Apostle Islands. However, you can drive to Bayfield, WI then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Appleton International Airport (ATW) airport, 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, take the taxi to Bayfield, WI, then take the car ferry to Madeline Island Ferry Terminal.

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