There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Ely by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from St. Paul to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Virginiabus
- Take the taxi from Virginia to Elytaxi
5h 41m$200–260Drive 240.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Elycar 240.5 mi
4h 18m$44–64Fly to Range Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Range Regional Airport (HIB)plane MSP - HIB
- Drive from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Elycar
4h$59–352Fly to International Falls, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to International Falls (INL)plane MSP - INL
- Drive from International Falls (INL) to Elycar
5h 4m$72–382Fly to Duluth International Airport, shuttle, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane MSP - DLH
- Take a shuttle bus from Duluth International Airport to Beaver Bay Trailhead
- Drive from Beaver Bay Trailhead to Elycar
5h 59m
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Range Regional Airport (HIB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Ely is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Ely is to fly and drive which takes 4h and costs $55 - $360.
The distance between Saint Paul and Ely is 268 miles. The road distance is 241.9 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Ely without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 41m and costs $200 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Saint Paul to Ely, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Ely is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Saint Paul to Ely.
There are 26+ hotels available in Ely.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Ely, MN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Saint Paul to Ely. However, you can take the bus to Duluth, take the bus to Virginia, then take the taxi to Ely. Alternatively, you can drive from Saint Paul to Ely in around 4h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Range Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to International Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Duluth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Virginia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
- Phone
- +1 218-834-5511
- Website
- Superior Hiking Shuttle
Shuttle from Duluth International Airport to Beaver Bay Trailhead
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Website
- Superior Hiking Shuttle
- Website
- Reservations
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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