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How to get fromAmherst to Minneapolisby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Minneapolis by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BUF - MSP
    2h 55m
    $150–685

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 57m
    $147–292

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    20h 6m
    $321–656

  4. Drive 946 mi

    1. Drive from Amherst to Minneapoliscar car 946 mi
    15h 48m
    $173–250

  5. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 36m
    $169–327

Amherst to Minneapolis by bus and foot

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration22h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 747.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Amherst, NY, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Amherst to Government Plaza Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 20h 6m.

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