There are 10 ways to get from North Dakota to Minnesota by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi
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 Hector International Airport
best- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
1h 46m$64–396Drive 232.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fargo to Minneapoliscar 232.2 mi
3h 54m$43–62Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
5h 30m$73–109Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
5h 54m$64–147Fly from Grand Forks International Airport
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GFK - MSP
2h 1m$73–411Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Fly from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane XWA - MSP
2h 45m$122–515Taxi to Thief River Falls, fly
- Take the taxi from Grand Forks to Thief River Falls (TVF)taxi
- Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVF - MSP
2h 40m$234–339Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport
- Fly from Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BIS - MSP
3h 39m$68–424Fly from Minot International Airport
- Fly from Minot International Airport (MOT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MOT - MSP
3h 22m$74–434Bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
9h 45m$95–140
North Dakota to Minnesota by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 46m and costs $60 - $400.
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 Fargo which takes 5h 30m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from North Dakota to Minnesota, including transfers.
North Dakota to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fargo 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 46m and costs $60 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Fargo, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 5h 30m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $150 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 Fargo to Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Ring Rock Ranch Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Minot International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fargo Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Fargo to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $95–140
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Booking & Getting There
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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