There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the taxi from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Motleytaxi
1h 48m$107–389Drive 133.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motleycar 133.9 mi
2h 48m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxterbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
3h 35m$110–125Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
4h 32m$62–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Motley133.9 mi
2h 48m
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 48m and costs $100 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport and arriving at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Staples Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Motley is 144 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley without a car is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $110 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley is to bus which takes 3h 35m and costs $110 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Motley, MN, USA?
Groome Transportation operates a bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Motley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Motley.
There are seven+ hotels available in Motley.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Motley. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.