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How to get fromMinneapolis to Donner Lakeby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Donner Lake by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MSP - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Donner Laketaxi taxi
    5h 40m
    $322–912

  2. Drive 1,749.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Donner Lakecar car 1,749.3 mi
    28h 36m
    $320–462

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckeebus bus
    43h 17m
    $478–676

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    4. Take the train from Denver to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 1h
    $663–1,179

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$155Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,449.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Donner Lake, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Donner Lake via Des Moines, Denver, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Truckee in around 43h 17m.

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