There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to North Dakota by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly to Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
2h 38m$64–397Drive 232 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Fargocar 232 mi
3h 53m$43–62Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 931
5h 40m$75–104Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
6h 22m$62–152Fly to Grand Forks International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MSP - GFK
2h 52m$73–412Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MSP - BIS
3h 35m$69–424Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
3h 36m$117–517Fly to Minot International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MSP - MOT
4h 15m$74–434Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson Lines 927 / ...
9h 25m$95–140
Minnesota to North Dakota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to North Dakota is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to North Dakota is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $60 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Fargo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota to North Dakota station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Fargo Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
The distance between Minnesota and North Dakota is 237 miles. The road distance is 233.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to North Dakota without a car is to bus via Fargo which takes 5h 40m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Minnesota to North Dakota, including transfers.
Minnesota to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minnesota to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to North Dakota is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs $60 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Fargo, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 5h 40m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $160 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and North Dakota, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Fargo once daily. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Minnesota to North Dakota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fargo Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to North Dakota is 233 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Minnesota to North Dakota.
There are 81+ hotels available in North Dakota.