There are 6 ways to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), 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 from Chippewa County International Airport
best- Fly from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane CIU - MSP
2h 41m$137–494Drive 529.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapoliscar 529.2 mi
9h 59m$97–140Bus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Ironwoodbus
- Take the bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center Eastbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to Minneapolisbus
13h 54m$129–212Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport
- Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane YAM - MSP
6h 27m$144–706Bus via Green Bay
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus
- Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
14h 14m$98–192Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
17h 17m$175–359
Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $130 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Sault Ste. Marie, MI and arriving at Minneapolis via Ironwood and Duluth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.
The distance between Sault Ste. Marie and Minneapolis is 463 miles. The road distance is 532.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 13h 54m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Sault Ste. Marie, MI station.
The best way to get from Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $130 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 13h 54m.
Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Ironwood station.
Minneapolis is 1h behind Sault Ste. Marie. It is currently 7:13 AM in Sault Ste. Marie and 6:13 AM in Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Sault Ste. Marie, MI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis via Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ironwood, and Duluth in around 13h 54m.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chippewa County International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Ironwood
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Ironwood to Duluth Transportation Center East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis is 532 miles. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Sault Ste. Marie to Minneapolis.
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