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How to get fromMinneapolis to Watertownby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Watertown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    6h 51m
    $152–262

  2. Drive 285.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Watertowncar car 285.5 mi
    5h 8m
    $53–76

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Johnson Creek Outletsbus bus Madison
    7h 20m
    $111–148

  4. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Johnson Creek Outletsbus bus
    4h 55m
    $647–1,059

  5. Bus via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Johnson Creek Outletsbus bus Madison
    8h 10m
    $102–151

  6. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSP - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Johnson Creek Outletsbus bus
    5h 5m
    $121–607

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Watertown, WI, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Watertown via Madison, WI-Lake St. and Johnson Creek Outlets in around 7h 20m.

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