There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Duluth by bus, car or plane
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Line 3 bus, bus
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Take the line 3 bus from Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave to Union Depot Station & Terminal
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Take the bus from St Paul, Mn to Duluth Transportation Center West
Drive
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Drive from Minneapolis to Duluth
Fly to Duluth
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Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Duluth (DLH)
Fly to Hibbing/Chisholm, bus
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Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Hibbing/Chisholm (HIB)
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Take the bus from Hibbing, MN to Duluth
Minneapolis to Duluth by bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Duluth is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Duluth is to drive. Taking this option will cost $28 - $45 and takes 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Duluth. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Superior St & 06 AW - Lib via Grand Ave & 44 AW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Duluth is 137 miles. The road distance is 154.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Duluth without a car is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $28 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Minneapolis to Duluth, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Duluth bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Duluth is to bus which takes 3h 8m and costs $28 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $2,100 and takes 3h 52m.
The quickest flight from Minneapolis Airport to Duluth Airport is the direct flight which takes 52 min.
Minneapolis to Duluth bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Duluth, MN station.

- Distance: 137.3 miles
- Duration: 3h 8m
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Duluth, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Duluth, MN once daily. Tickets cost $26 - $45 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, Delta flies from Minneapolis to Duluth 4 times a day.

- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $470
Flights from Minneapolis to Hibbing/Chisholm
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $350

- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- info@jeffersonlines.com
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Duluth, MN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26 - $45
- Book at
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Hibbing, MN to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $35
- Book at
- jeffersonlines.com

- Phone
- +1 612-373-3333
- Website
- metrotransit.org
Bus from Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave to Union Depot Station & Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Website
- Metro Transit

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from St Paul, Mn to Duluth Transportation Center West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Duluth is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Minneapolis to Duluth.
Delta offers flights from Minneapolis Airport to Duluth Airport.
There are 45+ hotels available in Duluth. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Minneapolis Airport is to tram which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $3.