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

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There are 8 ways to get from Carlsbad to Minneapolis by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAN - MSP
    6h 14m
    $214–558

  2. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CLD - MSP
    8h 8m
    $166–714

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d
    $630–1,352

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d 4h
    $386–678

  5. Drive 1,877 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Minneapoliscar car 1,877 mi
    30h 57m
    $343–495

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    6h 42m

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SNA - MSP
    9h 8m
    $356–490

  8. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PSP - MSP
    9h 16m
    $192–711

Carlsbad to Minneapolis by bus, train, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,578.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Minneapolis via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and Tulsa in around 2d 4h. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day.

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