There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Portage by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wisconsin Dellsbus Greyhound US0150
4h 31m$94–139Drive 233.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Portagecar 233.1 mi
3h 59m$43–62Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portagetrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 52m$77–162Fly, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSP - MSN
- Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Portagetaxi
2h 57m$177–682
Minneapolis to Portage by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Portage is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Portage is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 57m and costs $170 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Portage. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Wisconsin Dells via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis to Portage. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Portage via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Portage is 243 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Portage without a car is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Minneapolis to Portage, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Portage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Portage is to bus which takes 4h 31m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 5h 52m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Portage, WI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells twice daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portage 3 times a day. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 27m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portage
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Wisconsin Dells
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Portage bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Wisconsin Dells station.
Minneapolis to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portage station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Portage is 234 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Minneapolis to Portage.
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