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How to get fromBemidji to Elk Riverby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Bemidji to Elk River by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BJI - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus bus
    3h 21m
    $91–423

  2. Drive  185.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Bemidji to Elk Rivercar car 185.5 mi
    3h 42m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bemidji to Maple Grovebus bus Jefferson Lines 928
    5h 40m
    $112–148

  4. Drive to Thief River Falls, fly, bus

    1. Drive from Bemidji to Thief River Falls (TVF)car car
    2. Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane TVF - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Country Inn & Suites - Albertvillebus bus
    5h 11m
    $196–304

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bemidji to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud to Elk Rivertaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $213–255

Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Bemidji, MN, USA and Elk River, MN, USA?

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Bemidji to Maple Grove once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 5h 20m.

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