There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
4h 24m$110–192Drive 207.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Pelican Rapidscar 207.9 mi
3h 31m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fergus Fallsbus Jefferson 931 / ...
5h 7m$87–128Fly 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 Pelican Rapidstaxi
3h 36m$142–462Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MSP - BJI
- Drive from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Pelican Rapidscar
5h 7m$67–362
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Pelican Rapids. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Fergus Falls via Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Pelican Rapids is 226 miles. The road distance is 209.2 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 5h 7m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Pelican Rapids, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Fergus Falls 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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 Minneapolis to Fergus Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–70
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $90–120
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Fergus Falls station.
Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids is 209 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Saint Paul to Pelican Rapids.
There are eight+ hotels available in Pelican Rapids.