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How to get fromWadena to Minneapolisby train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wadena to Minneapolis by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    4h 18m
    $89–147

  2. Drive 150.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wadena to Minneapoliscar car 150.4 mi
    3h 8m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 830
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson 928
    5h 20m
    $57–86

  4. Drive to Hector International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Wadena to Fargo-Airport-FARcar car
    2. Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FAR - MSP
    3h 30m
    $104–627

  5. Bus via Terminal 1 Station

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 830
    2. Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
    6h 21m
    $84–93

  6. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BRD - MSP
    3h 58m
    $85–379

Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Wadena, MN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadena to Minneapolis via Brainerd in around 5h 20m.

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