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How to get fromBoston to Minneapolisby ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Minneapolis by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BOS - MSP
    5h 17m
    $406–1,012

  2. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PVD - MSP
    6h 14m
    $142–718

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    31h 43m
    $784–1,214

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 20m
    $239–386

  5. Drive  1,387.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Minneapoliscar car 1,387.9 mi
    23h 28m
    $254–366

  6. Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BDL - MSP
    7h 16m
    $153–691

  7. Bus to Portland, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland (PWM) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PWM - MSP
    7h 47m
    $177–803

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    34h 14m
    $647–1,017

Boston to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$784Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,129.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 31h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Minneapolis Bus Station via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 35h 20m.

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