There are 6 ways to get from Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane YUL - MSP
6h 11m$367–1,208Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus
- Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BTV - MSP
8h 25m$169–783Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain
- Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
33h 10m$453–969Bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
33h 17m$215–393Drive 1,133.9 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar 1,133.9 mi
22h 20m$260–375Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain
- Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane YOW - MSP
9h 48m$368–1,281
Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to bus which costs $210 - $400 and takes 33h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $360 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal station to Minneapolis–Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Montreal Central Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Schenectady and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 10m.
The distance between Montreal and Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 968 miles. The road distance is 1140.5 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 33h 10m and costs $450 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul, including transfers.
Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.
Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $360 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $450 - $1,000 and takes 33h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $400 and takes 33h 17m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Air Canada, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montreal Central Station to Marshall & Otis Station via Schenectady, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 33h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,100
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–1,100
Flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectady
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
- Phone
- +1 833 449 6444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Orleans Express
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Ottawa station.
Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul is 1140 miles. It takes approximately 22h 20m to drive from Montreal to Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
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