There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Niskayuna by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albany County Airport (ALB)plane MSP - ALB
7h 4m$186–956Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain Lake Shore Limited
26h 38m$304–704Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from Midtown - 400 8th Ave to Schenectadybus Nyc
34h 41m$241–363Drive 1,211.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Niskayunacar 1,211.1 mi
20h 29m$221–320Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain
28h 40m$288–620
Minneapolis to Niskayuna by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Niskayuna is to drive which costs $220 - $320 and takes 20h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Niskayuna is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $180 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at 2764 Rt 7 via Chicago Bus Station, Midtown - 400 8th Ave and Nott Terr & State St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Niskayuna. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Schenectady via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Niskayuna is 993 miles. The road distance is 1218.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Niskayuna without a car is to train which takes 26h 38m and costs $300 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Minneapolis to Niskayuna, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Niskayuna train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Niskayuna is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs $180 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $750 and takes 26h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $240 - $370 and takes 34h 41m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Niskayuna, NY, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albany County Airport (ALB) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to 2764 Rt 7 via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Schenectady, and Gateway Plaza Mobility Center in around 26h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albany County Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Albany County Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Niskayuna bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Niskayuna is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 6:42 PM in Minneapolis and 7:42 PM in Niskayuna.
Minneapolis to Niskayuna train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Niskayuna is 1218 miles. It takes approximately 20h 29m to drive from Minneapolis to Niskayuna.
There are 228+ hotels available in Niskayuna.