There are 8 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 32m$64–347Drive 232 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Fargocar 232 mi
3h 53m$43–62Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSUbus Jefferson 931 / ...
4h 35m$63–86Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
6h 23m$82–172Fly to Grand Forks International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MSP - GFK
2h 53m$73–372Fly to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)plane MSP - BIS
3h 34m$64–374Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
3h 34m$117–467Fly to Minot International Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MSP - MOT
4h 10m$69–394
Minnesota to North Dakota by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
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 32m and costs $60 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to North Dakota. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Gtc via Shelter 128. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
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 23m.
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 which takes 4h 35m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 32m 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 32m and costs $60 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 4h 35m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 6h 23m.
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 Moorhead - MNSU 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Fargo Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Moorhead - MNSU
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to North Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Moorhead - MNSU 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 80+ hotels available in North Dakota.