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How to get fromDuluth to Manitoulin Islandby bus, car or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Duluth to Manitoulin Island by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Duluth, MN to Ironwood, MIbus
    2. Take the bus from Ironwood, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to St. Ignace, MIbus
    4. Drive from St. Ignace, MI to Sault Ste Mariecar
    5. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus
    6. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar
    20h 41m
    $207–361

  2. Fly Duluth International Airport to Chippewa County International Airport, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)planeDLH - CIU
    2. Drive from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Sault Ste Mariecar
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus
    4. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar
    14h 48m
    $166–615

  3. Drive 1,050.2 km

    1. Drive from Duluth to Manitoulin Islandcar1,050.2 km
    13h 19m
    $211–305

  4. Bus to Range Regional Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to Hibbingbus
    2. Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)planeHIB - CIU
    3. Drive from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Sault Ste Mariecar
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus
    5. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar
    13h 16m
    $207–733

  5. Fly Duluth International Airport to Traverse City, drive

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Traverse City (TVC)planeDLH - TVC
    2. Drive from Traverse City (TVC) to Manitoulin Islandcar
    14h 17m
    $201–672

  6. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Chippewa County International Airport, drive, bus

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU)planeMSP - CIU
    3. Drive from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Sault Ste Mariecar
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus
    5. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar
    12h 19m
    $197–832

  7. Drive to Thunder Bay International Airport, fly to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, bus, drive

    1. Drive from Duluth to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)car
    2. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)planeYQT - YAM
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Blind Riverbus
    4. Drive from Blind River to Manitoulin Islandcar
    12h 37m
    $459–985

  8. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Traverse City, drive

    1. Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Traverse City (TVC)planeMSP - TVC
    3. Drive from Traverse City (TVC) to Manitoulin Islandcar
    13h 40m
    $232–849

Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Manitoulin Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Duluth to Manitoulin Island. However, you can take the bus to Ironwood, MI, take the bus to Escanaba, MI, take the bus to St. Ignace, MI, drive to Sault Ste Marie, take the bus to Blind River, then drive to Manitoulin Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Duluth to Manitoulin Island in around 13h 19m.

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