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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Santa by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Spokane International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MSP - GEG
    2. Drive from Liberty Lake Rd @ Appleway to Santacar car
    7h 47m
    $137–624

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Maple Grove to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Kelloggbus bus
    3. Drive from Kellogg to Santacar car
    26h 53m
    $303–440

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Drive from Spokane to Santacar car
    33h 5m
    $486–1,023

  4. Drive 1,324.9 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Santacar car 1,324.9 mi
    21h 30m
    $242–350

  5. Fly to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW)plane plane MSP - PUW
    2. Drive from Pullman–Moscow Regional Airport (PUW) to Santacar car
    8h 33m
    $142–617

  6. Fly to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS)plane plane MSP - LWS
    2. Drive from Lewiston–Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) to Santacar car
    9h 4m
    $157–675

  7. Fly to Tri-Cities Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane plane MSP - PSC
    2. Take the bus from Kennewick, WA - Fred Meyer to Moscow, ID - U of Ibus bus
    3. Drive from U of I, Moscow, ID to Santacar car
    11h 31m
    $186–587

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,278.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Santa, ID, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Santa. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Spokane International Airport (GEG), walk to Spokane International Airport Concourse C, take the line 7 bus to Liberty Lake Rd @ Appleway, then drive to Santa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3rd St S & Marquette Ave S to Santa via Maple Grove, Billings, and Kellogg in around 26h 53m.

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