There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Buffalo City by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, tram, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Winona St. Universitybus Jefferson Lines 965
3h 41m$105–140Drive 100 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Buffalo Citycar 100 mi
2h 19m$19–27Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain Empire Builder / ...
3h 54m$102–158Fly, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane MSP - RST
- Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Buffalo Citycar
3h 33m$49–320Tram, train
- Take the tram from Government Plaza Station to Union Depot Stationtram METRO Green Line
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winonatrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 14m$102–157
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Buffalo City is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Buffalo City is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Buffalo City. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Winona St. University via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Buffalo City. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Winona via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Buffalo City is 153 miles. The road distance is 100.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Buffalo City without a car is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Minneapolis to Buffalo City, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Buffalo City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Buffalo City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Buffalo City is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $100 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Buffalo City, WI, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Winona St. University once daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winona 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 4m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Winona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- Metro Transit
Tram from Government Plaza Station to Union Depot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Metro Transit
- Schedules at
- Metro Transit Schedules
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Winona St. University
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Buffalo City bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Winona St. University station.
Minneapolis to Buffalo City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Winona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Buffalo City is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Minneapolis to Buffalo City.
There are 12+ hotels available in Buffalo City.