There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Fort Frances by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to International Falls
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to International Falls (INL)plane MSP - INL
2h 44m$79–555Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth Transportation Center East to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Fort Francesbus
30h 52m$245–503Drive 472.8 km
- Drive from Minneapolis to Fort Francescar 472.8 km
5h 16m$96–139Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MSP - BJI
- Drive from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Fort Francescar
4h 48m$108–608
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to International Falls (INL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Fort Frances is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Fort Frances is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $75 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Fort Frances. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Fort Frances via Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 52m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Fort Frances is 428 km. The road distance is 472.8 km.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Minneapolis to Fort Frances, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Fort Frances bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Fort Frances is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs $75 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $550 and takes 30h 52m.
Minneapolis to Fort Frances bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Duluth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Fort Frances is 473 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Minneapolis to Fort Frances.
There are 20+ hotels available in Fort Frances.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Fort Frances, ON, Canada?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to International Falls (INL) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Fort Frances via Duluth Transportation Center East, Ironwood, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Sault Ste Marie, and Thunder Bay in around 30h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to International Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
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