There are 7 ways to get from Minot to North Pole by plane, 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 Minot International Airport to Fairbanks
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane MOT - FAI
18h 49m$288–1,108Drive 2,531.8 mi
- Drive from Minot to North Polecar 2,531.8 mi
47h 36m$463–668Train to Grand Forks International Airport, fly to Fairbanks
- Take the train from Minot Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane GFK - FAI
19h 46m$340–1,237Drive to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport, fly to Fairbanks
- Drive from Minot to Winnipeg-Airport-YWGcar
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane YWG - FAI
22h 47m$311–1,099Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly to Fairbanks
- Drive from Minot to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)car
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane XWA - FAI
18h 30m$309–1,139Fly Minot International Airport to Anchorage International Airport, train
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Anchorage International Airport (ANC)plane MOT - ANC
- Take the train from Anchorage to Fairbankstrain
27h 21m$476–1,806Bus to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly to Fairbanks
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane BIS - FAI
20h 32m$326–1,159
Minot International Airport (MOT) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minot to North Pole is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 47h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to North Pole is to drive and fly which takes 18h 30m and costs $300 - $1,200.
The distance between Minot and North Pole is 2086 miles. The road distance is 2546.6 miles.
It takes approximately 18h 49m to get from Minot to North Pole, including transfers.
North Pole is 3h behind Minot. It is currently 1:53 AM in Minot and 10:53 PM in North Pole.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to North Pole is 2547 miles. It takes approximately 47h 36m to drive from Minot to North Pole.
There are 139+ hotels available in North Pole.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?
Allegiant Air, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and three other airlines fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Fairbanks (FAI) 3 times a day.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fairbanks via Las Vegas, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 36m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fairbanks via Denver, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Fairbanks via Las Vegas, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 38m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,200
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Fairbanks via Edmonton, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 46m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,700
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Fairbanks via Kelowna, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 53m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,700
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Fairbanks via Las Vegas, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 17m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Fairbanks via Las Vegas, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 7m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,200
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Fairbanks via Denver, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis, Anchorage International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Fairbanks via Las Vegas, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 38m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Minot Station to Grand Forks Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–50
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