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How to get fromMinneapolis to Ellis Islandby plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ellis Island by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, bus, taxi

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)plane plane MSP - YOW
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 8m
    $602–1,802

  2. Drive  1,541.1 km

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    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Ellis Islandcar car 1,541.1 km
    19h 10m
    $310–448

  3. Bus, taxi via Sault Ste. Marie

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Sudburybus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sudbury to Petawawabus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    26h 53m
    $341–577

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Ottawatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    36h 3m
    $618–1,539

  5. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, train, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane MSP - YUL
    2. Take the train from Dorval to Ottawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 17m
    $677–2,242

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kanatabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kanata to Petawawabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    33h 14m
    $421–654

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,632.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 8m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Ellis Island, ON, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Ellis Island. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), walk to Airport / Aéroport, take the line 105 bus to Tremblay A, walk to Ottawa - Via Rail, take the bus to Petawawa, then take the taxi to Ellis Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to Ironwood, take the bus to Sault Ste. Marie, MI, drive to Sault Ste Marie, take the bus to Sudbury, take the bus to Petawawa, then take the taxi to Ellis Island.

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