There are 4 ways to get from Elk River to Bemidji by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Bemidjibus Jefferson Lines 927
5h 15m$115–151Drive 185.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk River to Bemidjicar 185.5 mi
3h 40m$34–49Bus, fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
- Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MSP - BJI
3h 51m$78–414Bus, fly to Thief River Falls, drive
- Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane MSP - TVF
- Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Bemidjicar
5h 42m$183–284
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Elk River to Bemidji is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Elk River to Bemidji is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk River to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Maple Grove and arriving at Bemidji via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Elk River and Bemidji is 233 miles. The road distance is 186.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elk River to Bemidji without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $110 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Elk River to Bemidji, including transfers.
Elk River to Bemidji bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Elk River to Bemidji bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bemidji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk River to Bemidji is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Elk River to Bemidji.
There are 14+ hotels available in Bemidji.
What companies run services between Elk River, MN, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Maple Grove to Bemidji once daily. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thief River Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
Bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group B
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
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