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How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to Los Angelesby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    4h 42m
    $135–422

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSP - LGB
    7h 55m
    $108–446

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 803
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 45m
    $655–1,344

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 3h
    $372–652

  5. Drive 1,838.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Los Angelescar car 1,838.2 mi
    30h 8m
    $336–485

  6. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSP - BUR
    7h 4m
    $199–595

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    8h 6m
    $360–484

  8. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    8h 11m
    $185–631

  9. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MSP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 32m
    $170–643

Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$655Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,548.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Blue Line Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station via 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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