There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Aitkin by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus Jefferson 930
4h 25m$58–81Drive 123.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Aitkincar 123.6 mi
2h 34m$23–33Fly, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus
4h 24m$82–364Bus via Terminal 2 Station Blue Line Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Aitkinbus Jefferson 930
7h 1m$81–90
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Aitkin is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Aitkin is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Aitkin. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Aitkin via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Aitkin is 158 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Aitkin without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Minneapolis to Aitkin, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Aitkin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Aitkin bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Aitkin is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Minneapolis to Aitkin.
There are 17+ hotels available in Aitkin.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Aitkin, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Aitkin via Brainerd in around 4h 25m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Aitkin
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Brainerd to Aitkin
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Brainerd to Aitkin
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $19–27
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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