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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis 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
    6h 1m
    $129–415

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 30m
    $621–1,333

  3. 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
    47h 50m
    $386–664

  4. Drive 1,841.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Los Angelescar car 1,841.1 mi
    30h 12m
    $336–486

  5. 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
    8h 23m
    $208–662

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSP - LGB
    9h 14m
    $158–658

  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
    9h 25m
    $204–822

Minneapolis to Los Angeles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$621Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,556.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, 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 Minneapolis to Los Angeles Union Station via Tulsa Bus Station in around 47h 50m.

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