There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), rideshare, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSP - MSN
- Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi
1h 33m$152–615Drive 260 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbuscar 260 mi
4h 39m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 22m$82–172Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
7h 47m$124–170Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Columbus260 mi
4h 39m
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 33m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station to Columbus. However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station and arriving at Cremer at Park And Ride via Saint Paul Union Depot and East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Columbus Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Columbus is 253 miles. The road distance is 261.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Columbus, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbus Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Columbus.
There are seven+ hotels available in Columbus.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Columbus. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










