5.0
Pros: The scenery. Cons: The mask restrictions need to be removed, hard to breath a mask for 24 hrs. Tips: Bring snacks.
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You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Everett and Minot. The average train journey from Everett to Minot takes 29 hours and 52 minutes, but some Amtrak Empire Builder train trips are as short as 26 hours and 13 minutes.
Distance | 962 mi (1548 km) |
Fastest train | 26h 13m |
Lowest price | £111.04 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 2 |
Overall score for trains from Everett to Minot
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The scenery. Cons: The mask restrictions need to be removed, hard to breath a mask for 24 hrs. Tips: Bring snacks.
2 train services operate from Everett to Minot. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 1 | 1d 9h 31m | £159.31 |
Amtrak Empire Builder | 1 | 1d 2h 13m | £128.74 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey. On average, there are 1 Amtrak trains from Everett to Minot every day, as well as 0 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from £127.
The Amtrak Empire Builder is a long-distance passenger rail service that has been in operation since 1929. The full 2,200-mile route takes 45 hours to connect Chicago with the Pacific Northwest. Don’t let the length of the trip intimidate you; the Empire Builder is one of Amtrak’s most popular services, and often rated as the most scenic train route in the country. The sightseer lounge, home to enormous windows, is the perfect place to drink in the incredible views of the Mississippi River, the North Dakota Plains, Glacier National Park, and the Columbia River Gorge. Overnight trips on the Empire Builder include the option to book sleeper cabins, for a more comfortable journey and included meals. All passengers can purchase meals or snacks in the cafe car.
The distance between Everett and Minot is approximately 962 miles, or 1548 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 29 hours and 52 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 26 hours and 13 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Everett to Minot. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Everett at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 17:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Everett twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Minot faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Minot to Everett.
Everett, on the USA's north-western coast, is only 25 miles from Seattle and has become a buzzing satellite city for people working there. Downtown Everett has lots of great restaurants and bars serving cuisines from Asian to Peruvian and an array of popular coffee shops. The city is known for its fun outdoor and aerospace-themed attractions such as the High Trek Adventures Aerial Park, the Flying Heritage Collection, and the Future of Flight Aviation Centre.
Everett is bisected by Interstate 5, meaning it has direct connections to Seattle and Vancouver by road. The main transport hub of Everett Station serves both trains and buses, including Amtrak routes to Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, and Chicago. The city also has service from several bus companies, such as Jefferson Lines, which go to Portland, Vancouver, and Seattle.
Image credit: Andrew Filer
Link to image attributionMinot is a North Dakota city home to the Minot Air Force Base as well as the Dakota Territory Air Museum. The Scandinavian Heritage Park is another top site for history buffs, which honors the immigrant history in Minot. Close to the Souris River, you can visit the Roosevelt Park Zoo, which houses a wide range of birds, big cats, and bears. Minot offers a chance to go canoeing, kayaking, or fishing at Roosevelt Park or hiking at the amazing parks and trails. The city features great golf courses too.
One of the highlights of Minot is the Norsk Hostfest, an annual Scandinavian festival held each fall. This is North America's biggest Scandinavian festival, with fun shows and delicious food. Minot also features a thriving craft beer scene, with Souris River Brewing being the first to open. The downtown area is not far from Souris River and offers local stores, exciting nightlife, and shopping opportunities.
If you're moving within Minot, you get transportation services from the Minot City Transit. Most visitors come to town on Amtrak.
There is one train station in Everett.
3201 Smith Ave
Minot has one train station.
400 1st Ave SW
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