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

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

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RDU - MSP
    5h 26m
    $156–558

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 40m
    $215–415

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    35h 28m
    $491–989

  4. Drive 1,172.5 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Minneapoliscar car 1,172.5 mi
    20h 10m
    $214–310

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane GSO - MSP
    7h 24m
    $190–827

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CLT - MSP
    7h 56m
    $196–803

  7. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RIC - MSP
    8h 28m
    $156–696

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cary to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus bus
    39h 23m
    $449–860

Durham to Minneapolis by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,002.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Minneapolis Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 32h 40m.

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