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

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Santa Monica by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    6h 26m
    $126–418

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 38m
    $543–1,214

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 3h
    $387–596

  4. Drive  1,856.8 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Santa Monicacar car 1,856.8 mi
    30h 30m
    $339–490

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSP - BUR
    8h 42m
    $336–476

  6. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Disneyland Employee's Entrance to Figueroa / Picobus bus
    10h 30m
    $349–480

Minneapolis to Santa Monica by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,560.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to 5th / Santa Monica via Tulsa Bus Station and Patsaouras Transit Plaza in around 2d 3h.

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