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

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

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  1. Fly Dayton to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane DAY - MSP
    6h 19m
    $84–464

  2. Fly Dayton to Rochester

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rochester (RST)plane plane DAY - RST
    6h 59m
    $63–402

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    18h 2m
    $139–315

  4. 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 22m
    $160–391

  5. Drive  695.9 mi

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

  6. Bus to Covington, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    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 10m
    $464–1,122

  7. Bus to Fort Wayne International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    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
    $111–524

  8. Bus (Flixbus)

    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 6m
    $107–172

  9. Bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    20h 11m
    $134–235

Dayton to Minnesota by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 599.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and Minnesota, USA?

United Airlines, American 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 Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in around 18h 6m.

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