There are 6 ways to get from Ottertail to Minneapolis by car, plane, bus, or train (Amtrak)
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Drive to Hector International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Ottertail to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
3h 15m$107–624Drive 175 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ottertail to Minneapoliscar 175 mi
3h 33m$32–47Bus
- Take the bus from Perham to Brainerdbus Jefferson 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 928
6h$89–126Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
6h 34m$111–197Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Perham to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
4h 38m$117–419Bus via Terminal 1 Station
- Take the bus from Perham to Brainerdbus Jefferson 830
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
7h 1m$116–133
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ottertail to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Ottertail to Minneapolis is to drive and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $100 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ottertail to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Perham and arriving at Minneapolis via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Ottertail station to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Ottertail and Minneapolis is 316 miles. The road distance is 176 miles.
The best way to get from Ottertail to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Ottertail to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Ottertail to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Perham station.
Ottertail to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Ottertail to Minneapolis is to bus which takes 6h and costs $85 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Ottertail, MN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Ottertail to Minneapolis via Perham and Brainerd in around 6h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
- 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 Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Perham to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Perham to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Perham to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ottertail to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Ottertail to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ottertail to Minneapolis is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Ottertail to Minneapolis.
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