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How to get fromMinneapolis to North Poleby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to North Pole by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MSP - FAI
    10h 58m
    $298–1,108

  2. Drive 3,026.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to North Polecar car 3,026.3 mi
    2d 7h
    $553–798

  3. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BRD - FAI
    19h 10m
    $316–1,086

  4. Bus to Rochester, fly

    1. Take the bus from UMN - Minneapolis to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane RST - FAI
    18h 20m
    $530–1,869

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,498.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 58m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and North Pole, AK, USA?

Delta and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI) every 4 hours.

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