There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Perham by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus Jefferson Lines 829
5h 15m$66–94Drive 174.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Perhamcar 174.2 mi
3h 37m$32–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
5h 59m$102–197Fly to Hector International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane MSP - FAR
- Take the taxi from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Perhamtaxi
3h 49m$182–502Bus via Terminal 2 Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus Jefferson Lines 829
7h 19m$89–102Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Perhambus
5h 14m$90–377Fly to Thief River Falls, drive
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Thief River Falls (TVF)plane MSP - TVF
- Drive from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Perhamcar
5h 7m$173–277
Minneapolis to Perham by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Perham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Perham is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Perham. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Perham via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Perham station. However, there are services departing from U.S. Bank Stadium Station and arriving at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Perham is 200 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Perham without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Minneapolis to Perham, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Perham bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis to Perham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Perham is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $65 - $95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $200 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Perham, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Perham via Brainerd in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $60–140 and the journey takes 3h 53m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Hector International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- 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
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Perham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Brainerd to Perham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $27–40
Bus from Brainerd to Perham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $27–40
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Doyle's Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 701-235-5535
Lucky 7 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 701-235-1717
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Perham bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Minneapolis to Perham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Perham is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Minneapolis to Perham.
There are 37+ hotels available in Perham.