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Six ways to Travel from Ottawa to Minneapolis

Composite routes from Ottawa to Minneapolis

Cheapest
20 h 11 min
Car
1928 km.
from $106
Other
32 h 17 min
1374 km.
from $333.42
30 h 51 min
1372 km.
from $418.61
7 h 19 min
Train, Plane
1373 km.
from $266.14
33 h 13 min
1374 km.
from $250.46

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$890.58

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$394.40

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36
Plane from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.45–$763.36

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
10h 33m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$61.07–$216.28
Train from Chicago Union Station to St.
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.62–$178.12

VIA Rail

Phone:
+1 888 842-7245
Website:
viarail.ca/en
Train from Ottawa to Toronto
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.07–$114.50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$95.42
Train from Ottawa to Dorval
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$95.42

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.90–$178.12
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.35–$229.01

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Ottawa to Detroit
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$50.89–$165.39
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$101.78
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$41.98–$139.95

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Email:
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Madison to UMN
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.25–$139.95

Vangalder Bus

Phone:
+1 608-752-5407
Email:
Website:
coachusa.com/van-galder-bus-company
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$22.90–$45.80

Badger Bus

Phone:
+1 414-266-4409
Email:
Website:
badgerbus.com
Bus from Madison to UMN
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.97–$95.42

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis is to bus which costs $92.39 - $489.13 and takes 32h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis is to train and fly which takes 7h 19m and costs $184.78 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Parliament / Parlement A and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Ottawa, Detroit Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 51m.

Is there a direct flight between Ottawa and Minneapolis?

There are no direct flights between Ottawa and Minneapolis. The fastest has 1 change and takes 4h 43m and costs $173.91 - $510.87 .

How far is it from Ottawa to Minneapolis?

The distance between Ottawa and Minneapolis is 1401 km. The road distance is 1694.8 km.

How do I travel from Ottawa to Minneapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 30h 51m and costs $152.17 - $521.74 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis?

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Minneapolis bus from?

Ottawa to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ottawa station.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Minneapolis train from?

Ottawa to Minneapolis train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Ottawa station.

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Minneapolis?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs $173.91 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $521.74 and takes 30h 51m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $489.13 and takes 32h 17m.

Where does the Ottawa to Minneapolis bus arrive?

Ottawa to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is 1h behind Ottawa. It is currently 08:46 in Ottawa and 07:46 in Minneapolis.

Where does the Ottawa to Minneapolis train arrive?

Ottawa to Minneapolis train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.

Can I drive from Ottawa to Minneapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Minneapolis is 1695 km. It takes approximately 20h 12m to drive from Ottawa to Minneapolis.

Where can I stay near Minneapolis?

There are 514+ hotels available in Minneapolis. Prices start at $45.02 per night.
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