There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Arizona by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Phoenix
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MSP - PHX
5h 4m$154–434Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane MSP - AZA
6h 15m$136–656Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to Phoenixbus
38h 23m$272–396Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
45h 25m$521–1,280Drive 1,590.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Phoenixcar 1,590.3 mi
29h 28m$291–420Fly to Tucson
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tucson (TUS)plane MSP - TUS
6h 12m$222–752Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
39h 36m$328–496
Minneapolis to Arizona by bus, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Arizona is to fly which costs $150 - $440 and takes 5h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Arizona is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $150 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Arizona. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Phoenix via On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City and El Paso. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 23m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Arizona is 1297 miles. The road distance is 1599.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Arizona without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 38h 23m and costs $270 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Minneapolis to Arizona, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Arizona bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Arizona is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $150 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $270 - $400 and takes 38h 23m.
Minneapolis to Arizona bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Arizona is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 6:02 PM in Minneapolis and 4:02 PM in Arizona.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Arizona, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Downtown Phx Hub/Washington St via Kansas City, On 12Th At Troost Westbound Farside, On Southwest Blvd At 27Th St Southbound, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, El Paso, El Paso, Phoenix, and 24th St/Washington in around 38h 23m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tucson
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Tucson via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
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Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Arizona is 1600 miles. It takes approximately 29h 28m to drive from Minneapolis to Arizona.
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