There are 7 ways to get from Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Hector International Airport, fly
best- Drive from Wadena to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
3h 2m$107–675Drive 159.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP)car 159.6 mi
3h 23m$30–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
4h 46m$86–149Bus
- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 830
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
5h 45m$83–91Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Wadena to Minneapolis-MSP159.6 mi
3h 23mBus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
3h 30m$84–386Drive to Thief River Falls, fly
- Drive from Wadena to Thief River Falls (TVF)car
- Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVF - MSP
4h 12m$176–277
Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to drive and fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $100 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP). However, there are services departing from Wadena and arriving at Minneapolis / St Paul Airport via Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Wadena station to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) station. However, there are services departing from Staples Station and arriving at Terminal 1 Station via Union Depot Station and U.S. Bank Stadium Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
The distance between Wadena and Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 321 miles. The road distance is 160.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP), including transfers.
Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Wadena station.
Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.
The best way to get from Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $95 and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Wadena, MN, USA and Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadena to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport via Brainerd and Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd in around 5h 45m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Thief River Falls to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Wadena to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Wadena to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $22–35
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Wadena to Minneapolis-MSP
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP) is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Wadena to Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
There are 539+ hotels available in Minneapolis Airport (MSP).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Wadena and Minneapolis Airport (MSP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.