There are 9 ways to get from North Dakota to Minnesota by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly from Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
1h 45m$104–616Drive 232.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Minneapoliscar 232.2 mi
3h 54m$43–62Bus via Marriott Shelter
- Take the bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 938 / ...
5h 44m$64–88Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
5h 54m$83–165Fly from Grand Forks International Airport
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GFK - MSP
2h 2m$73–381Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane XWA - MSP
2h 41m$127–485Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BIS - MSP
3h 37m$68–394Fly from Minot International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MOT - MSP
3h 15m$74–414Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
9h 45m$95–140
North Dakota to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Dakota to Minnesota is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from North Dakota to Minnesota is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $100 - $650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Fargo and arriving at Minneapolis. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from North Dakota station to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Fargo Amtrak Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between North Dakota and Minnesota is 237 miles. The road distance is 233.6 miles.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Minnesota without a car is to bus via Marriott Shelter which takes 5h 44m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from North Dakota to Minnesota, including transfers.
North Dakota to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Moorhead - MNSU station.
North Dakota to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fargo Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from North Dakota to Minnesota is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Marriott Shelter, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 44m, you could also train, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between North Dakota, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta flies from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–85 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–430
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Minot International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Moorhead - MNSU to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $95–140
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More Questions & Answers
North Dakota to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
North Dakota to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Dakota to Minnesota is 234 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from North Dakota to Minnesota.
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