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

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There are 10 ways to get from Dayton to Minneapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Dayton

    best
    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DAY - MSP
    6h 20m
    $114–654

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2511
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548
    18h 9m
    $112–197

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    17h 7m
    $162–345

  4. Drive 695.9 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Minneapoliscar car 695.9 mi
    11h 45m
    $127–184

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Dayton to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SDF - MSP
    5h 20m
    $130–593

  6. Bus to Covington, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Cincinnatibus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    7h 14m
    $814–1,524

  7. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    2. Fly from Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane FWA - MSP
    7h 44m
    $116–504

  8. Bus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus bus
    2. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CMH - MSP
    7h 28m
    $427–1,054

  9. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    18h 35m
    $211–439

  10. Bus via Indianapolis (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 56m
    $125–247

Dayton to Minneapolis by bus, foot, and train

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Minneapolis Bus Station via Northwest Hub, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in around 18h 9m.

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