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How to get fromMinneapolis to Red River Gorgeby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Red River Gorge by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MSP - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    4h 36m
    $185–971

  2. Drive 823.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Red River Gorgecar car 823.8 mi
    14h 7m
    $151–218

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Drive from Lexington Bus Stop to Red River Gorgecar car
    20h 26m
    $172–281

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Lexington Bus Stop to Red River Gorgecar car
    20h 50m
    $253–494

  5. Bus, drive via Madison

    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 Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Lexington Bus Stop to Red River Gorgecar car
    22h
    $187–305

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$177Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Minneapolis to Red River Gorge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 727.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Red River Gorge via Chicago Bus Station and Lexington Bus Stop in around 20h 26m.

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