There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK) by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 to Grand Forks International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MSP - GFK
1h 21m$50–350Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Grand-Forks-Airport-GFKtaxi
2h 20m$189–509Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Grand Forks Stationtrain Empire Builder
7h 55m$113–236Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson 931 / ...
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus Jefferson 928
8h 55m$104–146Fly to Thief River Falls, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane MSP - TVF
- Take the taxi from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Grand-Forks-Airport-GFKtaxi
2h 29m$263–353Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Grand Forks-GFK323.5 mi
5h 27mDrive 323.5 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK)car 323.5 mi
5h 27m$59–86
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK) is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK) is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $50 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK). However, there are services departing from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop and arriving at Grand Forks via Minneapolis and Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK) station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Grand Forks Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Grand Forks Airport (GFK) is 286 miles. The road distance is 325.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK) without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs $110 - $240.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK), including transfers and time at the airport.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK) is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $50 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $240 and takes 7h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Grand Forks Airport (GFK), USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Grand Forks Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 6h 21m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thief River Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Grand Forks Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Grand Forks-GFK
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $90–180
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Airport to Grand Forks International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 21m.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Grand Forks Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK) is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks Airport (GFK).
Delta offers flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Airport to Grand Forks International Airport Airport.
There are 52+ hotels available in Grand Forks Airport (GFK).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Grand Forks Airport (GFK). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







