There are 8 ways to get from Montreal to Minnesota by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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 Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane YUL - MSP
5h 42m$355–1,305Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Rochester (RST)plane YUL - RST
8h 37m$89–483Bus
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
33h 20m$207–328Train (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 26m$347–842Drive 1,137.7 mi
- Drive from Montreal to Minneapoliscar 1,137.7 mi
22h 22m$261–377Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- 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 8m$177–876Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane YUL - DLH
8h 46m$94–455Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus
- Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Minneapolisbus
34h 18m$249–370
Montreal to Minnesota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montreal to Minnesota is to fly which costs $85 - $490 and takes 8h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Montreal to Minnesota is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $350 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Montreal to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Montréal and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Montreal station to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Montreal Central Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Schenectady, Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 26m.
The distance between Montreal and Minnesota is 970 miles. The road distance is 1144.3 miles.
The best way to get from Montreal to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 33h 20m and costs $200 - $330.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Montreal to Minnesota, including transfers.
Montreal to Minnesota bus services, operated by Orléans Express, depart from Montréal station.
Montreal to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Montreal Central Station.
The best way to get from Montreal to Minnesota is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $350 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $330 and takes 33h 20m, you could also train, which costs $340 - $850 and takes 33h 26m.
What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Minnesota, 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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montréal to Minneapolis Bus Station via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station, and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in around 33h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- 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 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Burlington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
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
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Montréal to Ottawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Orleans Express
- Adult
- $30–45
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Booking & Getting There
Montreal to Minnesota bus services, operated by Orléans Express, arrive at Ottawa station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Montreal. It is currently 9:58 PM in Montreal and 8:58 PM in Minnesota.
Montreal to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Schenectady station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montreal to Minnesota is 1144 miles. It takes approximately 22h 22m to drive from Montreal to Minnesota.
There are 580+ hotels available in Minnesota.









