There are 5 ways to get from Minot to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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 15m$74–404Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
10h 30m$176–345Drive 495.5 mi
- Drive from Minot to Minneapoliscar 495.5 mi
8h 22m$91–131Drive 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 30m$100–465Train, bus
- Take the train from Minot Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSUbus
- Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus
12h 44m$190–333
Minot to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $70 - $410.
No, there is no direct train from Minot station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Minot Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Minot and Minneapolis is 462 miles. The road distance is 498.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 10h 30m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Minot to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Minot to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $70 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 10h 30m.
Minot to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Minneapolis is 498 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Minot to Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Minneapolis, 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 $170–350 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
- $70–400
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
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
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Minot Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Moorhead - MNSU
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
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