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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Clayton by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Claytoncar car
    4h 19m
    $67–365

  2. Drive 199 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Claytoncar car 199 mi
    4h 10m
    $37–53

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus bus
    3. Drive from Waterloo to Claytoncar car
    11h 44m
    $69–126

  4. Fly to Rochester, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MSP - RST
    2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Claytoncar car
    4h 47m
    $58–337

  5. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSP - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Claytoncar car
    5h 18m
    $100–587

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Clayton, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Clayton. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Clayton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Clayton via Des Moines and Waterloo in around 11h 44m.

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