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How to get fromMinneapolis to Ottertailby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ottertail by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus bus Jefferson Lines 829
    5h 29m
    $92–126

  2. Drive 170.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Ottertailcar car 170.6 mi
    3h 42m
    $32–45

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Ottertailtaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $122–212

  4. Fly to Hector International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane MSP - FAR
    2. Drive from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Ottertailcar car
    3h 59m
    $67–374

  5. Bus via Terminal 2 Station

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus bus Jefferson Lines 829
    7h 31m
    $115–134

  6. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus bus
    5h 27m
    $116–419

  7. Fly to Thief River Falls, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane plane MSP - TVF
    2. Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Ottertailcar car
    5h 21m
    $175–277

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 210.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Ottertail, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Ottertail via Brainerd and Perham in around 5h 29m.

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