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How to get fromBuffalo to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BUF - MSP
    4h 18m
    $130–683

  2. 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 55m
    $304–759

  3. Bus

    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 Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    21h 2m
    $142–281

  4. Drive 934.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 934.8 mi
    15h 40m
    $171–247

  5. Bus via Detroit (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport 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 Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    27h 47m
    $164–291

Buffalo to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 747.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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 train from Buffalo to Marshall & Otis Station via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 20h 55m.

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