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How to get fromMinneapolis to Shetland Islandsby plane, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Minneapolis to Shetland Islands by plane, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Lerwick, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lerwick (LSI)plane plane MSP - LSI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Harrison Squarebus bus
    19h 19m

  2. Fly to Aberdeen Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MSP - ABZ
    2. Take the ferry from Aberdeen Ferry Terminal to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    29h 5m
    £318–1,153

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lerwick (LSI) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£515Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,731.9 mi
  • Duration: 19h 19m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Shetland Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Shetland Islands. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Lerwick (LSI), walk to Terminal, take the bus to Harrison Square, walk to Esplanade, then take the bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, walk to Aberdeen Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Lerwick Shetland Holmsgarth Ferry Terminal, walk to Shetland Hotel, then take the bus to Road End.

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