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How to get fromMinneapolis to San Diegoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - SAN
    5h 4m
    $212–552

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d 1h
    $648–1,399

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 5h
    $426–719

  4. Drive 1,903.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to San Diegocar car 1,903.6 mi
    31h 15m
    $348–502

Minneapolis to San Diego by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$648Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,539 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to San Diego via Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 5h.

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