There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi
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Fly to Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
2h 56m$61–359Drive 236 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Fargocar 236 mi
4h 4m$44–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
6h 27m$77–172Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 931
7h 7m$75–106Fly to Grand Forks International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MSP - GFK
3h 16m$70–384Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MSP - BIS
3h 57m$66–386Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
3h 58m$119–479Fly 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 Forkstaxi
3h 59m$234–344Fly to Minot International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MSP - MOT
4h 34m$71–406
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $60 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota. However, there are services departing from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E and arriving at Fargo via Minneapolis and Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to North Dakota station. However, there are services departing from Raymond Ave Station and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and North Dakota is 240 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota without a car is to train which takes 6h 27m and costs $75 - $180.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs $60 - $360. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $180 and takes 6h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and North Dakota, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- 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 Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to North Dakota.
There are 70+ hotels available in North Dakota.