There are 4 ways to get from Motley to Minnesota by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Motley to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)taxi
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
2h 10m$109–401Drive 125.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Motley to Minneapoliscar 125.4 mi
2h 34m$23–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
4h 5m$68–117Bus
- Take the bus from Staples to Brainerdbus Jefferson 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 928
5h 9m$72–104
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Motley to Minnesota is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Motley to Minnesota is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 10m and costs $100 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Motley to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Staples and arriving at Minneapolis via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Motley station to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Staples Station and arriving at U.S. Bank Stadium Station via Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Motley and Minnesota is 152 miles. The road distance is 126.1 miles.
The best way to get from Motley to Minnesota without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Motley to Minnesota, including transfers.
Motley to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Staples station.
Motley to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Staples Station.
The best way to get from Motley to Minnesota is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Motley, MN, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $45–90 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Motley to Minneapolis via Staples and Brainerd in around 5h 9m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Staples to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–26
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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More Questions & Answers
Motley to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Motley to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motley to Minnesota is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Motley to Minnesota.
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