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How to get fromMinneapolis to Montrealby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Montreal by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane plane MSP - YUL
    5h 15m
    $487–1,707

  2. Fly to Burlington International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane plane MSP - BTV
    2. Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Montrealbus bus
    8h 56m
    $225–995

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    4. Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain train
    31h
    $563–1,343

  4. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal, QCbus bus
    31h 40m
    $272–514

  5. Drive 1,835.8 km

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Montrealcar car 1,835.8 km
    22h 21m
    $364–526

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain train
    32h 20m
    $583–1,463

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus bus
    33h 35m
    $311–526

Minneapolis to Montreal by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration31hAverage Duration
Ticket$563Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,551.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?

Air Canada, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Montreal, QC via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Detroit Bus Station, Toronto, and Toronto Union Station in around 31h 40m.

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