There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to Grand Forks by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MSP - GFK
2h 53m$68–372Drive 310.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Grand Forkscar 310.1 mi
5h 9m$57–82Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson 931 / ...
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus Jefferson 928
7h$90–125Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
10h 6m$118–218Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Grand Forkstaxi
3h 37m$187–502Fly Rochester to Grand Forks International Airport
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane RST - GFK
6h 19m$112–657Bus #2
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson 931 / ...
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus Jefferson 928
7h$90–125Bus via Brainerd
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Grand Forksbus Jefferson 927
9h 10m$94–134Bus via Brainerd #2
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Grand Forksbus Jefferson 927
11h 13m$117–142
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Grand Forks is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $65 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Grand Forks. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Grand Forks via Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Minnesota and Grand Forks is 301 miles. The road distance is 311.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Grand Forks without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Minnesota to Grand Forks, including transfers.
Minnesota to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $65 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 7h.
Minnesota to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Grand Forks is 312 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Minnesota to Grand Forks.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forks via Fargo in around 7h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Rochester to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Bus from Brainerd to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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