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

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There are 7 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

    best
    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 9m
    $592–1,902

  2. Bus, taxi via Sault Ste. Marie

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Green Bay Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Green Bay, WI - Transit to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI 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 23m
    $303–582

  3. 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 Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    32h 41m
    $658–1,298

  4. Drive 1,541.1 km

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Ellis Islandcar car 1,541.1 km
    19h 10m
    $306–441

  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 20m
    $657–2,142

  6. Fly to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR)plane plane MSP - SYR
    2. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    14h 31m
    $432–1,608

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ottawa - Via Rail to Petawawabus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Petawawa to Ellis Islandtaxi taxi
    34h 48m
    $457–698

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,632.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 9m

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 Green Bay Transit Center, take the bus to Escanaba, 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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