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How to get fromMinneapolis to Balsam Lakeby bus, taxi, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Balsam Lake by bus, taxi, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi via North Branch

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to North Branch, MNbus bus Mall of America
    2. Take the taxi from North Branch, MN to Balsam Laketaxi taxi
    1h 39m
    $117–151

  2. Drive 62.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Balsam Lakecar car 62.6 mi
    1h 23m
    $12–17

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Forest Lakebus bus Mall of America
    2. Take the taxi from Forest Lake to Balsam Laketaxi taxi
    1h 22m
    $119–146

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from 4th St S & Chicago Ave to MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stopbus bus Blue Line Bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St Croix Fallsshuttle bus Hayward
    3h 35m
    $97–128

  5. Bus, taxi via Forest Lake

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Forest Lakebus bus Jefferson Lines 909 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Forest Lake to Balsam Laketaxi taxi
    1h 42m
    $119–146

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Minneapolis to Balsam Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Balsam Lake, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Balsam Lake. However, you can take the bus to North Branch, MN then take the taxi to Balsam Lake. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Forest Lake then take the taxi to Balsam Lake.

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