There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Bemidji by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MSP - BJI
2h 37m$59–388Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus Jefferson 927
6h 20m$21–128Drive 212.7 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Bemidjicar 212.7 mi
4h 14m$39–57Fly 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 Bemidjicar
4h 23m$139–228Bus 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 Bemidji State Univ.bus Jefferson 927
8h 24m$72–124
Minnesota to Bemidji by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Bemidji is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Bemidji is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $55 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Bemidji State Univ. via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Minnesota and Bemidji is 212 miles. The road distance is 213.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Bemidji without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $20 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Minnesota to Bemidji, including transfers.
Minnesota to Bemidji bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Bemidji is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $55 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $130 and takes 6h 20m.
Minnesota to Bemidji bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Bemidji is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Minnesota to Bemidji.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji State Univ. via Brainerd in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Thief River Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- 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
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