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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 2m
    $129–425

  2. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    42h 35m
    $336–513

  3. 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
    $1,030–1,718

  4. Drive  1,841.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Los Angelescar car 1,841.1 mi
    30h 13m
    $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 21m
    $168–762

  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 5m
    $138–608

  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 30m
    $359–497

  8. 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
    2d 1h
    $416–614

Minneapolis to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration42h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,556.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and four 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 Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 42h 35m.

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