There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Lake Melissa by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 46m$82–166Drive 196.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Lake Melissacar 196.9 mi
4h 15m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus Jefferson Lines 829
5h 52m$89–123Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Lake Melissataxi
3h 35m$147–472Fly 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 Lake Melissacar
4h 40m$64–368Fly to Thief River Falls, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane MSP - TVF
- Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Lake Melissacar
4h 54m$170–269Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
5h 52m$113–416
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Melissa is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Melissa is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 35m and costs $140 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Lake Melissa. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Detroit Lakes via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Lake Melissa station. However, there are services departing from U.S. Bank Stadium Station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Lake Melissa is 220 miles. The road distance is 198 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Melissa without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $80 - $170.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Minneapolis to Lake Melissa, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Lake Melissa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Lake Melissa train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Lake Melissa is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $80 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Lake Melissa, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Lake Melissa via Brainerd and Detroit Lakes in around 5h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thief River Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Lake Melissa bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Minneapolis to Lake Melissa train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Lake Melissa is 198 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Minneapolis to Lake Melissa.
There are 19+ hotels available in Lake Melissa.