There are 4 ways to get from Glacier National Park to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FCA - MSP
3h 33m$302–985Drive 1,160.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Apgar Visitor Center to Minneapoliscar 1,160.4 mi
18h 29m$212–306Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Essex Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
23h 46m$363–761Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Glacier National Park to Whitefishtaxi
- Take the bus from Whitefish to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
26h 40m$405–556
Glacier National Park to Minneapolis by foot, train, and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glacier National Park to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 18h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Glacier National Park to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $300 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Glacier National Park station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Essex Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 46m.
The distance between Glacier National Park and Minneapolis is 1061 miles. The road distance is 1167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Glacier National Park to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 23h 46m and costs $360 - $800.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Glacier National Park to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Glacier National Park to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Essex Station.
The best way to get from Glacier National Park to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $300 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 23h 46m.
Minneapolis is 1h ahead of Glacier National Park. It is currently 7:01 PM in Glacier National Park and 8:01 PM in Minneapolis.
Glacier National Park to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
What companies run services between Glacier National Park, MT, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Essex Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $360–800 and the journey takes 22h 56m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Essex Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Whitefish to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Glacier National Park to Minneapolis is 1167 miles. It takes approximately 18h 29m to drive from Glacier National Park to Minneapolis.
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