There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Sterling Heights by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Detroit, line 5 bus, line 510 bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Detroit (DTW)plane MSP - DTW
- Take the bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Centerbus
- Take the bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Milebus
6h 12m$608–1,208Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
17h 57m$118–180Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
17h 38m$376–596Drive 699.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Sterling Heightscar 699.1 mi
11h 38m$128–185Fly to Windsor Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Windsor Airport (YQG)plane MSP - YQG
- Drive from Windsor-Airport-YQG to Sterling Heightscar
8h 47m$168–862Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Milwaukeebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2550
18h 17m$151–214
Minneapolis to Sterling Heights by tram, train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Sterling Heights is to bus which costs $110 - $180 and takes 17h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Sterling Heights is to fly and line 5 bus and line 510 bus which takes 6h 12m and costs $600 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Sterling Heights. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Larned & Shelby and Bel Air Shopping Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Sterling Heights. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Detroit via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 38m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Sterling Heights is 581 miles. The road distance is 703.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Sterling Heights without a car is to train which takes 17h 38m and costs $370 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Minneapolis to Sterling Heights, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Sterling Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Sterling Heights is to train which takes 17h 38m and costs $370 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 17h 57m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Sterling Heights, MI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Detroit, Woodward & Grand Boulevard, and Bel Air Shopping Center in around 17h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Van Dyke & 17 Mile via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Detroit Bus Station, Larned & Shelby, and Bel Air Shopping Center in around 17h 57m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit via Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Windsor Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 313-933-1300
- Website
- detroitmi.gov
Bus from Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 11 to 8 Mile @ Bel Air Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Schedules at
- detroitmi.gov
- Phone
- +1 866-962-5515
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
Bus from Bel Air Shopping Center to Van Dyke & 17 Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeast Michigan SMART
- Full Fare
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $85–120
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Booking & Getting There
Minneapolis to Sterling Heights bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Sterling Heights is 1h ahead of Minneapolis. It is currently 4:59 PM in Minneapolis and 5:59 PM in Sterling Heights.
Minneapolis to Sterling Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Sterling Heights is 703 miles. It takes approximately 11h 38m to drive from Minneapolis to Sterling Heights.
There are 310+ hotels available in Sterling Heights.










