There are 5 ways to get from Winnipeg to Minneapolis by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane YWG - MSP
4h 23m$194–1,104Drive to Grand Forks International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)car
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GFK - MSP
4h 24m$91–441Bus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
- 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
34h 3m$183–397Drive 452.6 mi
- Drive from Winnipeg to Minneapoliscar 452.6 mi
7h 32m$104–150Drive to Thief River Falls, fly
- Drive from Winnipeg to Thief River Falls (TVF)car
- Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVF - MSP
5h$185–289
Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $190 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Minneapolis via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ironwood and Duluth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 3m.
The distance between Winnipeg and Minneapolis is 409 miles. The road distance is 455.2 miles.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Winnipeg to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $190 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $400 and takes 34h 3m.
Winnipeg to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Thunder Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Minneapolis is 455 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Winnipeg to Minneapolis.
There are 583+ hotels available in Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Minneapolis via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Ironwood, and Duluth in around 34h 3m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–80
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
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