There are 5 ways to get from Minot to Bloomington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MOT - MSP
3h 8m$74–414Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
10h 31m$171–349Bus
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus Jefferson Lines 004
- Take the bus from Bismarck to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938
11h 38m$138–192Drive 506 mi
- Drive from Minot to Bloomingtoncar 506 mi
8h 28m$93–134Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly
- Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane XWA - MSP
4h 23m$105–475
Minot to Bloomington by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Bloomington is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Bloomington is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $70 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Minot to Bloomington station. However, there are services departing from Minot and arriving at I-35W & 98th St Station via Bismarck and Marquette Ave & 7th St - Stop Group C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Minot station to Bloomington. However, there are services departing from Minot Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
The distance between Minot and Bloomington is 458 miles. The road distance is 509 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Bloomington without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Minot to Bloomington, including transfers.
Minot to Bloomington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minot station.
Minot to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to Bloomington is to fly which takes 3h 8m and costs $70 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 10h 31m, you could also bus, which costs $130 - $200 and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Bloomington, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 9h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minot to Bismarck
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Bismarck to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–140
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More Questions & Answers
Minot to Bloomington bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Bismarck station.
Minot to Bloomington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Bloomington is 509 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Minot to Bloomington.
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