There are 7 ways to get from Saint Paul to Grand Portage by train, bus, car, ferry, night bus or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Train, Amtrak Thruway, drive, ferry
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Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
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Take the Amtrak Thruway from Milwaukee to Houghton Amtrak Bus Stop
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Drive from Houghton Amtrak Bus Stop to Copper Harbor, MI
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Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harbor
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Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Grand Portage
Cheapest
Fly to Hibbing/Chisholm, drive
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Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Hibbing/Chisholm (HIB)
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Drive from Hibbing/Chisholm to Grand Portage
Bus, Amtrak Thruway, drive, ferry
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Take the bus from Minneapolis-St Paul Airport, MN to Milwaukee
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Take the Amtrak Thruway from Milwaukee to Houghton Amtrak Bus Stop
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Drive from Houghton Amtrak Bus Stop to Copper Harbor, MI
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Take the ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harbor
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Take the ferry from Rock Harbor to Grand Portage
Bus, night bus, drive
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Take the bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Green Bay Amtrak Station
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Take the night bus from Green Bay, WI to Escanaba, MI
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Take the night bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
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Take the night bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay
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Drive from Thunder Bay to Grand Portage
Drive
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Drive from Saint Paul to Grand Portage
Fly to Duluth, drive
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Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Duluth (DLH)
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Drive from Duluth to Grand Portage
Fly to International Falls, bus, drive
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Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to International Falls (INL)
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Take the bus from Fort Frances to Kakabeka Falls
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Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Portage
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Recommended
Travel within United States
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Grand Portage is 800-232-4636.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Grand Portage is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Grand Portage is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 800-232-4636.
Last updated: 17 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Grand Portage is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 5h 43m.
The quickest way to get from Saint Paul to Grand Portage is to fly and drive which costs $210 - $2,200 and takes 5h 36m.
It is 266 miles from Saint Paul to Grand Portage. It is approximately 297 miles to drive.
It takes approximately 31h 43m to get from Saint Paul to Grand Portage, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Minneapolis Airport to Duluth Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Grand Portage is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Saint Paul to Grand Portage.
Delta offers flights from Minneapolis Airport to Duluth Airport.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Minneapolis Airport is to line 54 bus which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $3.
- Distance: 265.8 miles
- Duration: 31h 43m
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Grand Portage, MN, USA?
There is no direct connection from Saint Paul to Grand Portage. However, you can take the train to Milwaukee, take the walk to Milwaukee, take the Amtrak Thruway to Houghton Amtrak Bus Stop, take the drive to Copper Harbor, MI, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, take the ferry to Grand Portage, then take the drive to Grand Portage. Alternatively, you can take the line 54 bus to MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, take the walk to Minneapolis-St Paul Airport, MN, take the bus to Milwaukee, take the Amtrak Thruway to Houghton Amtrak Bus Stop, take the drive to Copper Harbor, MI, take the ferry to Rock Harbor, take the ferry to Grand Portage, then take the drive to Grand Portage.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $600
Flights from Minneapolis to Hibbing/Chisholm
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $490
Flights from Minneapolis to International Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370 - $1,200
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
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $45 - $65
- Premium
- $220 - $310
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $80 - $130
- Business Seat
- $85 - $120
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.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Houghton Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Green Bay Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- info@jeffersonlines.com
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis-St Paul Airport, MN to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45 - $90
- Book at
- jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 800-292-3831
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Night bus from Green Bay, WI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $23
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Children 2-16
- $10 - $14
- College students
- $13 - $19
- Senior Citizens 62+
- $15 - $21
Night bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14 - $30
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Children 2-16
- $14 - $20
- College students
- $18 - $26
- Senior Citizens 62+
- $19 - $28
- Phone
- +1 800 363 7512
- info@ontarionorthland.ca
- Website
- ontarionorthland.ca
Night bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85 - $160
- Book at
- Ontario Northland
- Senior
- $85 - $130
- Adult
- $100 - $160
Bus from Fort Frances to Kakabeka Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40 - $70
- Book at
- Ontario Northland
- Senior
- $40 - $60
- Adult
- $45 - $70
- Phone
- 906-289-4437
- info@isleroyale.com
- Website
- isleroyale.com
Ferry from Copper Harbor, MI to Rock Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $75
- Schedules at
- isleroyale.com
- Book at
- isleroyale.com
- Children 15 and under
- $55 - $58
- Adult
- $65 - $75
- Phone
- +1 218.600.0765
- reservations@isleroyaleboats.com
- Website
- isleroyaleboats.com
Ferry from Rock Harbor to Grand Portage
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $86
- Schedules at
- isleroyaleboats.com
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