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The average train between Columbus and Minneapolis takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Columbus to Minneapolis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Columbus and Minneapolis. The earliest departure is at 1:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Columbus is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Minneapolis at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at St. Paul-Minneapolis and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Columbus to Minneapolis? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Columbus to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Columbus Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis station via St. Paul-Minneapolis station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Columbus to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbus Amtrak Station.
Columbus to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between Columbus and Minneapolis is 384.8 km. The road distance is 421 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–230 and the journey takes 5h 1m.
