There are 6 ways to get from Wadena to Minneapolis by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
4h 18m$70–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus Jefferson 830
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson 928
5h 20m$15–115Drive 150.4 mi
- Drive from Wadena to Minneapoliscar 150.4 mi
3h 8m$28–40Drive to Hector International Airport, fly
- Drive from Wadena to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
3h 35m$80–469Bus via Terminal 1 Station
- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus Jefferson 830
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
6h 25m$67–109Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Wadena to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
3h 57m$77–484
Wadena to Minneapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wadena to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Wadena to Minneapolis is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wadena to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Wadena and arriving at Minneapolis via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Wadena and Minneapolis is 167 miles. The road distance is 151.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wadena to Minneapolis without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Wadena to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Wadena to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Wadena station.
The best way to get from Wadena to Minneapolis is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs $70 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $120 and takes 5h 20m.
Wadena to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wadena to Minneapolis is 151 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Wadena to Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Wadena, MN, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $25–45 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadena to Minneapolis via Brainerd in around 5h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Wadena to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–70
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
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