What is the cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Nelson?

The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Nelson is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minnesota to Nelson?

The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Nelson is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Minnesota and Nelson?

No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Nelson. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Depot and arriving at Wabasha County Rd. 30-Old Fairgrounds via 3rd Ave. SW & 2nd St. SW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Minnesota to Nelson?

The distance between Minnesota and Nelson is 84 miles. The road distance is 84.5 miles.

How do I travel from Minnesota to Nelson without a car?

The best way to get from Minnesota to Nelson without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 1m and costs $130 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Minnesota to Nelson?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Minnesota to Nelson, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minnesota to Nelson bus from?

Minnesota to Nelson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis Bus Depot station.

Where does the Minnesota to Nelson bus arrive?

Minnesota to Nelson bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Rochester, MN station.

Can I drive from Minnesota to Nelson?

Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Nelson is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Minnesota to Nelson.

Where can I stay near Nelson?

There are 58+ hotels available in Nelson.

Minnesota to Nelson - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, tram, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Minnesota to Nelson by train, taxi, tram, car, or bus

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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
2. Take the taxi from Red Wing Station to Nelsontaxi
3h 1m
$135–180
Drive 84 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Minneapolis to Nelsoncar 84 mi
1h 54m
$16–23
Tram, train, taxi
1. Take the tram from Government Plaza Station to Union Depot Stationtram
2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Red Wing Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Red Wing Station to Nelsontaxi
3h 21m
$135–179
Bus
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Rochester, MNbus Minneapolis / ...
2. Take the bus from 3rd Ave. SW & 2nd St. SW to Wabasha County Rd. 30-Old Fairgroundsbus Wabasha / ...
4h 40m
$61–82

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Distance: 83.8 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Nelson, WI, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Depot to Nelson via Rochester, MN, 3rd Ave. SW & 2nd St. SW, and Wabasha County Rd. 30-Old Fairgrounds in around 4h 40m.

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