There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis to Payson by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or taxi
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Fly, shuttle
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MSP - PHX
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Payson
6h 20m$244–334Bus, train, shuttle
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Airportbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Payson
40h 59m$625–1,201Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Payson
41h$442–664Drive 1,503.6 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Paysoncar 1,503.6 mi
27h 45m$275–397Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Camp Verde Chevron Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Camp Verde Chevron Station to Paysontaxi
44h 55m$792–1,692
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Payson is to fly and shuttle which costs $240 - $340 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Payson is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 20m and costs $240 - $340.
The distance between Minneapolis and Payson is 1373 miles. The road distance is 1512.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Payson without a car is to bus and train and shuttle which takes 40h 59m and costs $600 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Minneapolis to Payson, including transfers.
Payson is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 3:15 PM in Minneapolis and 1:15 PM in Payson.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Payson is 1512 miles. It takes approximately 27h 45m to drive from Minneapolis to Payson.
There are 91+ hotels available in Payson.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Payson, AZ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Payson. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Phoenix (PHX), walk to Sky Harbor International Airport, then take the shuttle to Payson. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Payson via Kansas City, On 13Th Between Charlotte & Holmes Wb, On Grand At Pershing Crown Center Shops Sb, Kansas City, Flagstaff, Flagstaff Amtrak Station, Phoenix Airport, and Sky Harbor International Airport in around 40h 59m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-480-710-3441
- [email protected]
- Website
- airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Payson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $102
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Payson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $102
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
Shuttle from Sky Harbor International Airport to Payson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $102
- Website
- https://airportshuttleofphoenix.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Phoenix Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Bus from Flagstaff Amtrak Station to Camp Verde Chevron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
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