There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly
best- Take the taxi from Columbus to Madison-Airport-MSNtaxi
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSN - MSP
1h 37m$146–580Drive 260.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 260.2 mi
4h 37m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 42m$82–171Bus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus Madison
6h 56m$118–152Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Columbus to Minneapolis-MSP260.2 mi
4h 37mTrain to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MKE - MSP
4h 3m$622–1,055
Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 37m and costs $140 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station. However, there are services departing from Cremer at Park And Ride and arriving at MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station via Madison, WI-Lake St., American & Thunderbird Station and MOA Transit Station Gate C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Columbus station to Minneapolis Airport (MSP). However, there are services departing from Columbus Amtrak Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Columbus and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 253 miles. The road distance is 261.8 miles.
The best way to get from Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Badger Bus, depart from Madison, WI-Lake St. station.
Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Columbus Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $160 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Columbus, WI, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Columbus Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, Badger Bus operates a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington twice a week. Tickets cost $55–75 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbus Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Columbus to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
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More Questions & Answers
Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Badger Bus, arrive at Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington station.
Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Columbus to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
There are 518+ hotels available in Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Columbus and Minneapolis Airport (MSP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.