There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Itasca State Park by plane, taxi, train, 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 Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MSP - BJI
- Take the taxi from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Itasca State Parktaxi
2h 19m$123–422Drive 232.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Itasca State Parkcar 232.3 mi
4h 59m$43–62Train, taxi via Union Depot & Wacouta Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Itasca State Parktaxi
7h 17m$162–272Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus Jefferson Lines 927
- Take the taxi from Bemidji to Itasca State Parktaxi
8h 4m$132–177Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Itasca State Park232.3 mi
4h 59mFly to Thief River Falls, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane MSP - TVF
- Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Itasca State Parkcar
3h 33m$169–260Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Walkerbus
- Take the taxi from Walker to Itasca State Parktaxi
5h 10m$172–481Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Itasca State Parktaxi
7h 19m$162–272Bus, taxi via Union Depot & Wacouta Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus Jefferson Lines 927
- Take the taxi from Bemidji to Itasca State Parktaxi
8h 38m$134–180
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Itasca State Park is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Itasca State Park is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 19m and costs $120 - $430.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Itasca State Park is 241 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Itasca State Park without a car is to train and taxi via Union Depot & Wacouta Station which takes 7h 17m and costs $160 - $280.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Itasca State Park, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Itasca State Park is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Itasca State Park.
There are one+ hotels available in Itasca State Park.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Itasca State Park. 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 Itasca State Park, MN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Itasca State Park. However, you can fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) then take the taxi to Itasca State Park. Alternatively, you can take the line 54 bus to Union Depot & Wacouta Station, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, take the train to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Itasca State Park.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thief River Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Brainerd to Walker
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $25–35
Bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Itasca State Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Estimated price
- $75–130
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