There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Ottertail by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus Jefferson 829a
5h 30m$92–126Drive 170.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Ottertailcar 170.6 mi
3h 42m$32–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
7h 3m$110–200Fly to Hector International Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Drive from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Ottertailcar
4h 3m$62–354Bus via Terminal 2 Station Blue Line Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus Jefferson 829a
8h 6m$115–134Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus
5h 29m$116–409
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Ottertail is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Ottertail is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Ottertail. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Perham via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Ottertail station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Ottertail is 211 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Ottertail without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Minneapolis to Ottertail, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Ottertail bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Ottertail train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Ottertail is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs $90 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 7h 3m.
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 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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 Perham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Brainerd to Perham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Brainerd to Perham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Ottertail bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Minneapolis to Ottertail train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Ottertail is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Minneapolis to Ottertail.
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