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How to get fromMinneapolis to Elyby bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ely by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi taxi
    6h 26m
    $201–262

  2. Drive 242.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Elycar car 242.5 mi
    4h 24m
    $45–64

  3. Fly to Range Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane plane MSP - HIB
    2. Drive from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Elycar car
    3h 52m
    $59–351

  4. Bus, taxi via Union Depot Station & Terminal

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $198–262

  5. Bus, taxi via St. Paul

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi taxi
    7h 24m
    $198–262

  6. Bus, taxi via Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh

    1. Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - Duluth Int'l Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi taxi
    9h 22m
    $199–264

  7. Fly to International Falls, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to International Falls (INL)plane plane MSP - INL
    2. Drive from International Falls (INL) to Elycar car
    4h 56m
    $72–382

  8. Fly to Duluth International Airport, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane MSP - DLH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Beaver Bay Trailheadshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Beaver Bay Trailhead to Elycar car
    5h 51m

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Range Regional Airport (HIB) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 274.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Ely, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Ely. However, you can take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to Virginia, then take the taxi to Ely. Alternatively, you can drive from Minneapolis to Ely in around 4h 24m.

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