There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to Montreal by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane MSP - YUL
5h 14m$507–1,707Fly Rochester to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane RST - YUL
7h 35m$126–655Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain
- Take the bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawabus
- Take the train from Ottawa to Montréaltrain
30h 59m$528–1,278Bus
- 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 57m$328–528Drive 1,835.8 km
- Drive from Minneapolis to Montrealcar 1,835.8 km
22h 21m$363–524Fly Duluth International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)plane DLH - YUL
8h 9m$135–656Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Burlington International Airport (BTV)plane MSP - BTV
- Take the bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Montrealbus
8h 56m$223–1,045Train
- 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
32h 20m$553–1,433
Minnesota to Montreal by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Montreal is to fly which costs $120 - $700 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Montreal is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $500 - $1,800.
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 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to Montreal. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Montréal via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Buffalo and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.
The distance between Minnesota and Montreal is 1551 km. The road distance is 1835.8 km.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Montreal without a car is to train and bus which takes 30h 59m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 14m and costs $500 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 32h 57m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 32h 20m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Montreal, QC, Canada?
Air Canada, Delta, and two other 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, Saint Paul Union Depot, Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Detroit Bus Station, and Ottawa in around 32h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Rochester to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Rochester to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Rochester to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Rochester to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Rochester to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Rochester to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Rochester to Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Burlington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
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
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $170–370
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–470
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
Train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–240
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $40–130
- Business
- $85–230
- Business Plus
- $100–240
- Economy
- $45–140
- Economy Plus
- $50–150
Train from Toronto Union Station to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $120–350
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $120–290
- Business
- $170–330
- Business Plus
- $190–350
- Economy
- $140–300
- Economy Plus
- $150–310
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Syracuse Bus Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- $65–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr to Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Ottawa to Montréal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $40–65
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Montreal bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Montreal is 1h ahead of Minnesota. It is currently 7:13 AM in Minnesota and 8:13 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 21m to drive from Minnesota to Montreal.
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