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

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

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 28m
    $227–584

  2. Fly to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD)plane plane MSP - CLD
    9h 35m
    $156–664

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis 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 Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Oceansidebus bus
    45h 25m
    $323–604

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train
    4. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    47h 44m
    $685–1,392

  5. Drive 1,874.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Oceansidecar car 1,874.7 mi
    30h 49m
    $343–495

  6. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    7h 44m
    $167–487

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    9h 52m
    $197–822

  8. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane MSP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 30m
    $182–666

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,584.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Oceanside via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Santa Ana Bus Stop, and Santa Ana in around 45h 25m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Mcclellan–Palomar Airport (CLD) 3 times a day.

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