There are 8 ways to get from Elk River to North Dakota by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 931
5h 35m$120–166Drive 206.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elk River to Fargocar 206.3 mi
3h 32m$38–55Bus, train
- Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus 882
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
7h 40m$94–186Bus, fly to Hector International 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 Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
3h 32m$76–371Bus via Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Elk River Park & Ride to Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group Bbus 882
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 927 / ...
11h 21m$107–154Bus, fly to Grand Forks International 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 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MSP - GFK
3h 52m$85–386Bus, fly to Bismarck Municipal 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 Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MSP - BIS
4h 33m$76–398Bus, fly to Minot International 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 Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MSP - MOT
5h 10m$81–408
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elk River to North Dakota is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Elk River to North Dakota is to bus and fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $75 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Elk River to North Dakota. However, there are services departing from Maple Grove and arriving at Fargo via Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Elk River and North Dakota is 249 miles. The road distance is 207.5 miles.
The best way to get from Elk River to North Dakota without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Elk River to North Dakota, including transfers.
Elk River to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Maple Grove station.
Elk River to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Elk River to North Dakota is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Elk River to North Dakota.
There are 79+ hotels available in North Dakota.
What companies run services between Elk River, MN, USA and North Dakota, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Maple Grove to Fargo once daily. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 3h 55m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
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
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
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
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
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
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
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
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
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
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
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
- https://www.metrotransit.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.metrotransit.org/schedules-maps
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