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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Red River Gorge by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Blue Grass Airport, drive

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    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
    6h 51m
    $100–501

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    22h 18m
    $173–394

  3. Train, bus, drive via Indianapolis

    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, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    5. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    24h 19m
    $190–463

  4. Drive  823.8 mi

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

  5. Fly to Mcghee Tyson Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)plane plane MSP - TYS
    2. Drive from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 10m
    $242–1,252

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Cincinnatibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    22h 30m
    $165–276

  7. Bus, drive via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Richmond, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Richmond Bsb, IN to Greyhound Station Cincinnatibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cincinnati Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    5. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    24h 18m
    $131–272

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

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Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

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 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Red River Gorge via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, University of Cincinnati, Greyhound Station Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bus Station, and Berea in around 22h 18m.

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