There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Columbus by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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 Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSP - MSN
- Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi
2h 50m$152–647Drive 261.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Columbuscar 261.4 mi
4h 37m$48–69Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 22m$82–182Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to UW-Madisonbus Minneapolis / ...
8h 30m$104–161Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 16m$624–1,061
Minneapolis to Columbus by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Columbus is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Columbus is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Depot and arriving at Cremer at Park And Ride via East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Columbus station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Columbus Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Columbus is 261 miles. The road distance is 263 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Columbus without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $80 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Minneapolis to Columbus, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Columbus bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis Bus Depot station.
Minneapolis to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Columbus is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 8h 30m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Columbus, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to UW-Madison 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–110 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Columbus bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW-Madison station.
Minneapolis to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbus Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Columbus is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Minneapolis to Columbus.
There are seven+ hotels available in Columbus.