There are 4 ways to get from Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis by bus, train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Fergus Falls to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
3h 38m$87–120Drive 196.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Pelican Rapids to Minneapoliscar 196.4 mi
3h 24m$34–49Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
5h 26m$160–228Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Pelican Rapids to Fargo-Airport-FARtaxi
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
2h 42m$150–502
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $150 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Fergus Falls and arriving at Minneapolis via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Pelican Rapids 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 5h 26m.
The distance between Pelican Rapids and Minneapolis is 201 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.
The best way to get from Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Fergus Falls station.
Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis is to bus which takes 3h 38m and costs $85 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $230 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Pelican Rapids, MN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Fergus Falls to Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $110–170 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
- $55–390
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Fergus Falls to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–70
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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Booking & Getting There
Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Pelican Rapids to Minneapolis.
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