There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Scottsdale by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Phoenix
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MSP - PHX
6h 8m$156–436Fly to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt (SCF)plane MSP - SCF
6h 14m$154–704Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempebus
39h 23m$759–1,264Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
40h 25m$360–528Drive 1,579.5 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Scottsdalecar 1,579.5 mi
29h 16m$280–404Fly to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)plane MSP - AZA
6h 6m$197–802
Minneapolis to Scottsdale by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Scottsdale is to drive which costs $270 - $410 and takes 29h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Scottsdale is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $190 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Scottsdale. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Chaparral Rd & Granite Reef Rd via Tulsa Bus Station, 24th St & Buckeye Rd and Camelback Rd & 24th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 25m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Scottsdale is 1303 miles. The road distance is 1588.7 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Scottsdale without a car is to bus and train which takes 39h 23m and costs $750 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Minneapolis to Scottsdale, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Scottsdale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Scottsdale is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $150 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 40h 25m.
Minneapolis to Scottsdale bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Scottsdale is 1h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 4:21 AM in Minneapolis and 3:21 AM in Scottsdale.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Scottsdale, AZ, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Chaparral Rd & Granite Reef Rd via Tulsa Bus Station, Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St & Buckeye Rd, 24th St & Camelback Rd, and Camelback Rd & 24th St in around 40h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- jsx.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt via Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 26m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Apt via Denver, Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $650–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–310
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Tempe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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