There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Glacier National Park by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MSP - FCA
4h 43m$297–987Drive 1,160.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Apgar Visitor Centercar 1,160.3 mi
18h 30m$212–306Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Essex Stationtrain Empire Builder
24h 12m$362–802Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
- Take the taxi from Whitefish to Glacier National Parktaxi
27h 43m$402–562
Minneapolis to Glacier National Park by tram, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Glacier National Park is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 18h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Glacier National Park is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $290 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Glacier National Park station. However, there are services departing from U.S. Bank Stadium Station and arriving at Essex Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 12m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Glacier National Park is 1061 miles. The road distance is 1167.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Glacier National Park without a car is to train which takes 24h 12m and costs $360 - $800.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Minneapolis to Glacier National Park, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Glacier National Park is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs $290 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $800 and takes 24h 12m.
Glacier National Park is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 7:47 PM in Minneapolis and 6:47 PM in Glacier National Park.
Minneapolis to Glacier National Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Essex Station.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Glacier National Park, MT, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Essex Station twice daily. Tickets cost $360–800 and the journey takes 22h 31m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Essex Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $360–800
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Maple Grove to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Glacier National Park is 1167 miles. It takes approximately 18h 30m to drive from Minneapolis to Glacier National Park.
There are four+ hotels available in Glacier National Park.