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Five ways to Travel from Ottawa to Minneapolis–saint Paul

Composite routes from Ottawa to Minneapolis–saint Paul

Cheapest
20 h 7 min
Car
1922 km.
from $105
Other
30 h 44 min
1368 km.
from $335.22
30 h 34 min
1368 km.
from $418.09
7 h 35 min
Train, Plane
1370 km.
from $268.21

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 Saint
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
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 Saint
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.71–$139.95

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul?

The cheapest way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul is to bus which costs $92.39 - $489.13 and takes 30h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul?

The fastest way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul is to train and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs $184.78 - $532.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Ottawa and Minneapolis-Saint Paul?

No, there is no direct bus from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Marshall & Otis Station via Detroit Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station and Union Depot & Gate A1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Ottawa and Minneapolis-Saint Paul?

No, there is no direct train from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Ottawa and arriving at Raymond Ave Station via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 34m.

How far is it from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul?

The distance between Ottawa and Minneapolis-Saint Paul is 1397 km. The road distance is 1688.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 30h 34m and costs $152.17 - $521.74 .

How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul?

The best way to get from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $173.91 - $521.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $521.74 and takes 30h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $489.13 and takes 30h 44m.

Where does the Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul?

Yes, the driving distance between Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul is 1688 km. It takes approximately 20h 7m to drive from Ottawa to Minneapolis-Saint Paul.

Where can I stay near Minneapolis-Saint Paul?

There are 522+ hotels available in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. Prices start at $45.02 per night.
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