There are 6 ways to get from Minot to Willmar by plane, bus, train, 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 Minot International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MOT - MSP
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus
7h 38m$114–464Drive 428.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minot to Willmarcar 428.7 mi
7h 22m$79–113Train, bus via Detroit Lakes
- 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. Cloudbus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Willmarbus
13h 59m$191–338Drive to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus
8h 53m$140–525Fly Minot International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MOT - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to St. Cloudbus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Willmarbus
12h 1m$140–466Train, bus
- Take the train from Minot Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Willmarbus Jefferson 925
14h 33m$216–406
Minot International Airport (MOT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minot to Willmar is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Minot to Willmar is to drive which takes 7h 22m and costs $75 - $120.
The distance between Minot and Willmar is 605 miles. The road distance is 431.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minot to Willmar without a car is to train and bus via Detroit Lakes which takes 13h 59m and costs $190 - $340.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Minot to Willmar, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Minot to Willmar is 431 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Minot to Willmar.
There are 25+ hotels available in Willmar.
What companies run services between Minot, ND, USA and Willmar, MN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Minot to Willmar. However, you can take the bus to N Broadway / Airport Rd, walk to Minot International Airport (MOT) airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to Terminal 1 Station, take the vehicle to Target Field Station Platform 2, walk to Minneapolis, then take the bus to Willmar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Minot Station to Willmar via Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station, Detroit Lakes, Brainerd, and St. Cloud in around 13h 59m.
- 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
Flights from Minot International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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
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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from St. Cloud to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Minneapolis to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Brainerd to St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from St. Cloud to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Minneapolis to Willmar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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