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How to get fromMinneapolis to Alexandriaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Alexandria by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Alexandria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane MSP - AEX
    6h 37m
    $133–615

  2. Bus via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    26h 1m
    $236–385

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    36h 1m
    $459–977

  4. Drive 1,054.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Alexandriacar car 1,054.4 mi
    19h 20m
    $193–278

  5. Fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane MSP - LCH
    2. Take the taxi from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to Alexandriataxi taxi
    8h 44m
    $163–515

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TXbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    33h 7m
    $267–485

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 951.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Alexandria, LA, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Alexandria via Kansas City, Texarkana, Shreveport Bus Station, and Boyce, LA in around 26h 1m.

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