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How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wadenaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wadena by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus bus
    3h 30m
    $85–369

  2. Drive 158.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wadenacar car 158.9 mi
    3h 23m
    $29–42

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    4h 46m
    $82–148

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus bus Jefferson Lines 829
    5h 40m
    $82–95

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Wadenarideshare rideshare 158.9 mi
    3h 23m

  6. Fly to Thief River Falls, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane plane MSP - TVF
    2. Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Wadenacar car
    4h 17m
    $176–273

  7. Bus via Target Field Station Platform 2

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus bus Jefferson Lines 829
    6h 24m
    $59–92

Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Wadena by tram, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Wadena, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station twice daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Wadena via Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd and Brainerd in around 5h 40m.

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