There are 4 ways to get from Minot to North Pole by plane, car, bus, or train
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 Fairbanks (FAI)plane MOT - FAI
16h 19m$268–1,008Drive 2,531.8 mi
- Drive from Minot to North Polecar 2,531.8 mi
47h 36m$463–668Bus to Bismarck Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Minot to Bismarckbus
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane BIS - FAI
17h 48m$296–1,059Train to Grand Forks International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Minot Station to Grand Forks Stationtrain
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane GFK - FAI
16h 26m$370–1,193
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 fly which takes 16h 19m and costs $260 - $1,100.
The distance between Minot and North Pole is 2086 miles. The road distance is 2546.6 miles.
It takes approximately 16h 19m to get from Minot to North Pole, including transfers.
North Pole is 3h behind Minot. It is currently 4:27 AM in Minot and 1:27 AM 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 143+ hotels available in North Pole.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Fairbanks (FAI) twice daily.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,000
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Fairbanks via Minneapolis, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minot International Airport to Fairbanks via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Fairbanks via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,000
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Fairbanks via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
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
- $110–180
- 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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