There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ely by plane, car, bus, taxi, rideshare, or shuttle
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Fly to Range Regional Airport, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane MSP - HIB
- Drive from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Elycar
2h 33m$57–336Drive 248 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Elycar 248 mi
4h 31m$46–66Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus
- Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi
6h 41m$205–267Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Ely248 mi
4h 31mFly to International Falls, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to International Falls (INL)plane MSP - INL
- Drive from International Falls (INL) to Elycar
3h 37m$72–367Fly to Duluth International Airport, shuttle, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane MSP - DLH
- Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Beaver Bay Trailhead
- Drive from Beaver Bay Trailhead to Elycar
4h 32mBus, taxi via St. Paul
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus Moa
- Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus
- Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi
6h 56m$198–262Bus, taxi via Duluth Airport (DLH)
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airportbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus
- Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi
7h 51m$198–258
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Range Regional Airport (HIB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ely is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ely is to fly and drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $55 - $340.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Ely is 245 miles. The road distance is 249.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ely without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 41m and costs $200 - $270.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ely, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ely is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ely.
There are 63+ hotels available in Ely.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Ely. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Ely, MN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Ely. However, you can fly to Range Regional Airport (HIB) then drive to Ely. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to Virginia, then take the taxi to Ely.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Range Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to International Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Duluth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from MSP Airport to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
Bus from Duluth to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Duluth to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
- Phone
- +1 218-834-5511
- Website
- superiorhikingshuttle.com
Shuttle from Duluth International Airport to Beaver Bay Trailhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- https://superiorhikingshuttle.com/
- Website
- https://reservations.superiorshuttle.com/
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- landline.com
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://landline.com/
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Ely
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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