There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to Montreal by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane MSP - YUL
5h 11m$520–1,843Fly from Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane RST - YUL
7h 2m$149–743Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréaltrain
31h 59m$483–1,374Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawabus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Montréalbus
32h 17m$343–519Drive 1,835.8 km
- Drive from Minneapolis to Montrealcar 1,835.8 km
22h 20m$371–536Fly from Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane DLH - YUL
7h 54m$158–692
Minnesota to Montreal by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Montreal is to fly which costs $140 - $750 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Montreal is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $500 - $1,900.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Montreal. However, there are services departing from 6th St S & 5th Ave S and arriving at Montréal via Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Detroit Bus Station and Ottawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to Montreal. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Montréal via Chicago Union Station, Buffalo and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 59m.
The distance between Minnesota and Montreal is 1556 km. The road distance is 1835.8 km.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Montreal without a car is to train which takes 31h 59m and costs $480 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Minnesota to Montreal, including transfers.
Minnesota to Montreal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minnesota to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Montreal is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $500 - $1,900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,400 and takes 31h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 32h 17m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?
Air Canada, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Montréal via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Buffalo, and Toronto Union Station in around 31h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Rochester to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Rochester to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
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
- $140–340
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Montreal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Montreal is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 11:04 PM in Minnesota and 12:04 AM in Montreal.
Minnesota to Montreal train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Montreal is 1836 km. It takes approximately 22h 20m to drive from Minnesota to Montreal.
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