Trying to get a ride from Mpls (or Duluth) to Gr. Portage.

Questions about how to get to the island and where to stay near points of departure.

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Trying to get a ride from Mpls (or Duluth) to Gr. Portage.

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I'm trying to get to Isle Royale for a backpacking trip. I just figured that before buying a bus ticket, I'd try out some ride-share possibilities. (The bus schedule to Grand Portage is just not very accomodating...) My aim is to leave Minneapolis on the 9th, as the boat to Isle Royale leaves at about 10:30 monday morning.

If Minneapolis is just too distant a starting point, I could still catch the bus to Duluth on sunday and get there (Duluth) by 3:00 pm. So maybe there's someone reading this who's willing to give me a ride from Duluth to Grand Portage?

My name is Chris, I'm 29. I'm all about paying my fair share of the gas costs, and I'm willing to drive, as I am an excellent driver.

If you're able to help me out, please e-mail me

walegac@gmail.com

Thanks!
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Re: Trying to get a ride from Mpls (or Duluth) to Gr. Portage.

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Chris, there is a bus that the casino runs from Duluth if that helps.
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Re: Trying to get a ride from Mpls (or Duluth) to Gr. Portage.

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Hey thanks, I'll look into that.
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Re: Trying to get a ride from Mpls (or Duluth) to Gr. Portage.

Post by walegac »

Well I checked into it. They stopped the Duluth run in January, now they just go from Thunder Bay. I think I'm gonna take take a chance thumbing a ride from Duluth.
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