There are 4 ways to get from Thompson to Minot by plane, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane YTH - YWG
- Drive from Winnipeg-Airport-YWG to Minotcar
7h 48m$491–1,008Drive 696.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thompson to Minotcar 696.6 mi
14h 48m$160–231Train
- Take the train from Thompson to Portage la Prairietrain
- Take the train from Portage la Prairie to Vancouvertrain
- Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Minot Stationtrain
4d 21h$884–2,056Fly to Minot International Airport
- Fly from Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) to Minot International Airport (MOT)plane YTH - MOT
10h 30m$183–865
Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thompson to Minot is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 14h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Thompson to Minot is to fly and drive which takes 7h 48m and costs $490 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Thompson to Minot station. However, there are services departing from Thompson and arriving at Minot Station via Portage la Prairie, Vancouver and Everett Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 21h.
The distance between Thompson and Minot is 699 miles. The road distance is 700.6 miles.
The best way to get from Thompson to Minot without a car is to train which takes 4 days 21h and costs $850 - $2,100.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Thompson to Minot, including transfers.
Thompson to Minot train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Thompson station.
The best way to get from Thompson to Minot is to train which takes 4 days 21h and costs $850 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $180 - $900 and takes 10h 30m.
Thompson to Minot train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Portage la Prairie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thompson to Minot is 701 miles. It takes approximately 14h 48m to drive from Thompson to Minot.
What companies run services between Thompson, MB, Canada and Minot, ND, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Thompson to Minot Station via Thompson, Portage la Prairie, Vancouver, and Everett Amtrak Station in around 4d 21h. Alternatively, Calm Air and Delta fly from Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) to Minot International Airport (MOT) twice daily.
- Website
- calmair.com
Flights from Thompson Municipal Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–900
Flights from Thompson Municipal Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Gillam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–900
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Thompson to Portage la Prairie
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $170–380
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $170–370
- Business
- $210–340
- Business Plus
- $220–350
- Economy
- $190–370
- Economy Plus
- $210–380
Train from Portage la Prairie to Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 10h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $390–850
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $390–800
- Business
- $450–700
- Business Plus
- $460–700
- Economy
- $440–800
- Economy Plus
- $490–850
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