There are 8 ways to get from Winona to Grand Forks by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Grand Forks International Airport
best- Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane MSP - GFK
5h 31m$107–441Drive 427.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Winona to Grand Forkscar 427.7 mi
7h 28m$79–113Bus
- Take the bus from Winona State Univ. to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
11h$128–180Train, bus
- Take the train from Winona to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargobus
- Take the bus from Fargo to Grand Forksbus
11h 16m$151–275Bus to Rochester, fly to Grand Forks International Airport
- Take the bus from Winona State Univ. to Rochesterbus
- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)plane RST - GFK
8h 14m$134–691Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Grand Forkstaxi
6h 16m$226–571Train to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Thief River Falls, taxi
- Take the train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane MSP - TVF
- Take the taxi from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Crookstontaxi
7h 47m$263–416Bus via Brainerd
- Take the bus from Winona State Univ. to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Grand Forksbus
14h 8m$155–195
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winona to Grand Forks is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Winona to Grand Forks is to train and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $100 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Winona to Grand Forks. However, there are services departing from Winona State Univ. and arriving at Grand Forks via Minneapolis and Fargo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
The distance between Winona and Grand Forks is 405 miles. The road distance is 430.2 miles.
The best way to get from Winona to Grand Forks without a car is to bus which takes 11h and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Winona to Grand Forks, including transfers.
Winona to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Winona State Univ. station.
Winona to Grand Forks bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winona to Grand Forks is 430 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Winona to Grand Forks.
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What companies run services between Winona, MN, USA and Grand Forks, ND, USA?
You can take a bus from Winona State Univ. to Grand Forks via Minneapolis and Fargo in around 11h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Rochester to Grand Forks International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thief River Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Winona to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Winona to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Winona State Univ. to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Minneapolis to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Detroit Lakes to Fargo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
Bus from Fargo to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Winona State Univ. to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Winona State Univ. to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Grand Forks
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $60–170
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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