There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Cardston by plane, car, train, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
- Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Cardstoncar
6h 56m$363–1,353Train, drive (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to West Glacier Amtraktrain Empire Builder
- Drive from West Glacier Amtrak to Cardstoncar
26h 51m$470–1,043Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
- Take the bus from Butte, MT to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Great Falls Transfer Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain
- Drive from West Glacier Amtrak to Cardstoncar
33h 50m$450–733Drive 1,843.3 km
- Drive from Minneapolis to Cardstoncar 1,843.3 km
18h 19m$367–530Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane MSP - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Cardstoncar
8h 56m$418–703Fly to Calgary International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane MSP - YYC
- Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Fort Macleod - Shell Gas Station*bus
- Take the taxi from Fort Macleod - Shell Gas Station* to Cardstontaxi
9h 41m
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Cardston is to drive which costs $360 - $550 and takes 18h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Cardston is to fly and drive which takes 6h 56m and costs $360 - $1,400.
The distance between Minneapolis and Cardston is 1833 km. The road distance is 1843.3 km.
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Minneapolis to Cardston, including transfers.
Cardston is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 6:56 PM in Minneapolis and 5:56 PM in Cardston.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Cardston is 1843 km. It takes approximately 18h 19m to drive from Minneapolis to Cardston.
There are six+ hotels available in Cardston.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Cardston, AB, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Cardston. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), then drive to Cardston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Cardston via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and West Glacier Amtrak in around 26h 51m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Edmonton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Regina
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Calgary International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Shelby Amtrak Station to West Glacier Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–360
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $250–360
Bus from Billings to Butte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $80–120
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
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