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 service departs Ottawa at 6:03 PM in the evening, which arrives into Minneapolis at 19:38:00. 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 St. Paul-Minneapolis station via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
Ottawa to Minneapolis train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.
Ottawa to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between Ottawa and Minneapolis is 1374.5 km. The road distance is 1640 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.
