There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Minot by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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 Minot International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane MSP - MOT
4h 18m$69–394Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Stationtrain Empire Builder
9h 53m$170–350Drive 506.9 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Minotcar 506.9 mi
8h 29m$93–134Fly to Ring Rock Ranch Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA)plane MSP - XWA
- Drive from Ring Rock Ranch Airport (XWA) to Minotcar
5h 31m$99–448Bus, train
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakesbus
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minot Stationtrain
13h 15m$171–322
Saint Paul to Minot by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Minot is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Minot is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $65 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Minot Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 53m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Minot is 462 miles. The road distance is 509.8 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Minot without a car is to train which takes 9h 53m and costs $170 - $350.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Saint Paul to Minot, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Minot is to fly which takes 4h 18m and costs $65 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $350 and takes 9h 53m.
Saint Paul to Minot train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Minot Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Minot is 510 miles. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Saint Paul to Minot.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Minot, ND, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Minot International Airport (MOT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Station twice daily. Tickets cost $170–350 and the journey takes 9h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Minot International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Ring Rock Ranch Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Minot Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Brainerd to Detroit Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
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