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How to get fromAlbany to Minnesotaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Albany to Minnesota by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Albany County Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ALB - MSP
    6h 59m
    $186–856

  2. Fly Albany County Airport to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Rochester (RST)plane plane ALB - RST
    8h 24m
    $144–744

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    25h 28m
    $392–808

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    30h 15m
    $232–414

  5. Drive 1,216.9 mi

    1. Drive from Albany to Minneapoliscar car 1,216.9 mi
    20h 46m
    $223–321

  6. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LGA - MSP
    7h 42m
    $255–848

  7. Train to Bradley International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BDL - MSP
    8h 29m
    $159–681

  8. Train to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Syracuse Regional Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SYR - MSP
    8h 10m
    $186–964

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    28h 42m
    $347–694

Albany to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$392Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 993.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Albany, NY, USA and Minnesota, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Albany County Airport (ALB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 25h 28m.

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