There are 5 ways to get from Minot to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), train, 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 26m$74–414Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
9h 40m$170–350Train, bus
- Take the train from Minot Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Paulbus
13h 19m$177–319Drive 507.1 mi
- Drive from Minot to Saint Paulcar 507.1 mi
8h 29m$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 41m$105–466
Minot to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $70 - $420.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Minot Station station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.
The distance between Minot and Saint Paul is 462 miles. The road distance is 510.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 9h 40m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Minot to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Minot to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Minot Station.
The best way to get from Minot to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 3h 26m and costs $70 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 9h 40m.
Minot to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Saint Paul is 510 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Minot to Saint Paul.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Saint Paul, 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
- $70–410
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
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 Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Brainerd to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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