There are 4 ways to get from Sparta to Minneapolis by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Tomah Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder / ...
4h 46m$100–173Drive 168.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sparta to Minneapoliscar 168.3 mi
2h 57m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Sparta, WI to Minneapolis Bus Depotbus Milwaukee
5h 15m$50–75Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Sparta, WI to UW-Madisonbus
- Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MSN - MSP
5h 56m$111–555
Sparta to Minneapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sparta to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Sparta to Minneapolis is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sparta, WI and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Depot. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Sparta to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Tomah Amtrak and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Sparta and Minneapolis is 199 miles. The road distance is 169.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sparta to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $100 - $180.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Sparta to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Sparta to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Sparta, WI station.
Sparta to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Tomah Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Sparta to Minneapolis is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $100 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Sparta, WI, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Tomah Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–120 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Sparta, WI to Minneapolis Bus Depot once daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tomah Amtrak to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sparta, WI to Minneapolis Bus Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Sparta, WI to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
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More Questions & Answers
Sparta to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Depot station.
Sparta to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sparta to Minneapolis is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Sparta to Minneapolis.
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