There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Minot by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MSP - MOT
4h 10m$69–394Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
11h 16m$172–352Drive 495.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Minotcar 495.1 mi
8h 21m$91–131Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
- Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minotcar
5h 23m$99–457Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minot Stationtrain
12h 40m$169–319
Minneapolis to Minot by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Minot is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Minot is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $65 - $400.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Minot station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Minot Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Minot is 462 miles. The road distance is 498 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Minot without a car is to train which takes 11h 16m and costs $170 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Minneapolis to Minot, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Minot is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $65 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 11h 16m.
Minneapolis to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Minot Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Minot is 498 miles. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Minneapolis to Minot.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Minot, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Station twice daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 9h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
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