There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Grand Forks by plane, train, bus, 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 to Grand Forks International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MSP - GFK
3h 1m$73–372Drive 321.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Grand Forkscar 321.8 mi
5h 17m$59–85Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo(NDU)bus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
8h 23m$115–206Bus via Fargo
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus Jefferson 931 / ...
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus Jefferson 928
8h 26m$90–128Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Grand Forkstaxi
3h 45m$192–502Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forksbus Jefferson Lines 927
9h 21m$82–122
Saint Paul to Grand Forks by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Grand Forks is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Grand Forks. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Grand Forks via Minneapolis and Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Grand Forks is 302 miles. The road distance is 323.7 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Grand Forks without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 23m and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Saint Paul to Grand Forks, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Grand Forks is to fly which takes 3h 1m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Fargo, which costs $90 - $130 and takes 8h 26m.
Saint Paul to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fargo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Grand Forks is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Saint Paul to Grand Forks.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St & Washington Station to Grand Forks via Minneapolis and Fargo in around 8h 26m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo(NDU)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Minneapolis to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–120
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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