There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Wadena by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to BrainerdJefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to WadenaJefferson 829
4h 50m$16–113Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples StationEmpire Builder
5h 12m$69–104Drive 150 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Wadena150 mi
3h 6m$28–40Fly, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadena
4h 54m$71–412Bus via Terminal 2 Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - BrainerdGroome Transportation - Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to WadenaJefferson 829
6h 58m$67–109
Minnesota to Wadena by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Wadena is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Wadena is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Wadena. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Wadena via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Minnesota and Wadena is 174 miles. The road distance is 150.8 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Wadena without a car is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $15 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Minnesota to Wadena, including transfers.
Minnesota to Wadena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Wadena is to bus which takes 4h 50m and costs $15 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 5h 12m.
Minnesota to Wadena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Wadena is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Minnesota to Wadena.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Wadena, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Wadena via Brainerd in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 2h 57m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Wadena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–45
- 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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