The train between Ottawa and Minneapolis takes 2d 2h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Ottawa 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 5 times a week between Ottawa and Minneapolis. The earliest departure is at 6:03 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Ottawa is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Minneapolis at 7:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Toronto Union Station and take an average of 2d 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Ottawa station and arriving at Minneapolis station via Toronto Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 2h.
Ottawa to Minneapolis train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Minneapolis train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between Ottawa and Minneapolis is 1,374.5 km. The road distance is 2,151 km.
You can take a train from Ottawa to Government Plaza Station via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 30h 24m.
