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How to get fromMinneapolis to Pontoon Beachby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Pontoon Beach by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MSP - STL
    2. Take the taxi from EMERSON PARK station to Pontoon Beachtaxi taxi
    3h 54m
    $408–984

  2. Drive 537 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Pontoon Beachcar car 537 mi
    9h 49m
    $98–142

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    15h
    $217–462

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    15h 50m
    $121–218

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 34m
    $152–265

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Pontoon Beach, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Pontoon Beach via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and St. Louis in around 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Pontoon Beach via Des Moines and St Louis Bus Station in around 15h 50m.

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