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How to get fromMinneapolis to Lake Cityby bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Lake City by bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Line 94 bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from 5th St Transit Center Gate B to Union Depot & Wacouta Stationbus bus 94
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Red Wing Station to Lake Citytaxi taxi
    2h 41m
    $74–108

  2. Drive 70.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Lake Citycar car 70.4 mi
    1h 31m
    $13–19

  3. Line 3 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave to Union Depot Station & Terminalbus bus 3
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    3h 12m
    $74–108

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MSP - RST
    2. Take the taxi from Rochester-Airport-RST to Lake Citytaxi taxi
    3h
    $187–492

  5. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from U.S. Bank Stadium Station to Union Depot Stationtram tram METRO Green Line
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2h 56m
    $74–108

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 67.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Lake City, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Lake City. However, you can take the line 94 bus to Union Depot & Wacouta Station, walk to St. Paul-Minneapolis, take the train to Red Wing Station, then take the taxi to Lake City. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave to Lake City via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Red Wing Station in around 3h 12m.

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