There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Montreal by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane MSP - YUL
5h 11m$530–1,843Fly to Burlington International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane MSP - BTV
- Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Montrealbus
9h 8m$224–1,040Bus via Toronto
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the bus from Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor to St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St.bus
31h 50m$265–481Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain
32h 20m$523–1,553Drive 1,835.8 km
- Drive from Minneapolis to Montrealcar 1,835.8 km
22h 20m$373–539Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus
32h 17m$348–519
Minneapolis to Montreal by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Montreal is to bus via Toronto which costs $260 - $490 and takes 31h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Montreal is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $500 - $1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St. via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Detroit Bus Station and Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Montréal via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Buffalo and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Montreal is 1556 km. The road distance is 1835.8 km.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Montreal without a car is to bus via Toronto which takes 31h 50m and costs $260 - $490.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Minneapolis to Montreal, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Montreal bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Montreal is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $500 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can bus via Toronto, which costs $260 - $490 and takes 31h 50m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,600 and takes 32h 20m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?
Air Canada and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St. via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Detroit Bus Station, Toronto, and Union Stn Bus Terminal, 81 Bay St at Lakeshore Blvd, 2nd Floor in around 31h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $160–410
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Montreal bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Milwaukee station.
Montreal is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 3:43 AM in Minneapolis and 4:43 AM in Montreal.
Minneapolis to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Montreal is 1836 km. It takes approximately 22h 20m to drive from Minneapolis to Montreal.
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