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How to get fromMinneapolis to Sandpointby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Sandpoint by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly to Spokane International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MSP - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    7h 32m
    $141–557

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    29h 9m
    $337–502

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Sandpoint Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    29h 23m
    $752–1,202

  4. Drive  1,317.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Sandpointcar car 1,317.6 mi
    22h 22m
    $241–348

  5. Fly to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane MSP - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    8h 59m
    $257–857

  6. Fly to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane MSP - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Sandpointcar car
    8h 25m
    $262–502

  7. Fly to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane MSP - YXC
    2. Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Sandpointcar car
    12h 15m
    $169–742

  8. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane MSP - PSC
    2. Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Sandpoint Stationtrain train
    11h 41m
    $336–578

Minneapolis to Sandpoint by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,255 mi
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Sandpoint, ID, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Sandpoint Station twice daily. Tickets cost $750–1,200 and the journey takes 27h 42m.

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