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How to get fromMinnesota to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 2m
    $129–415

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    43h 40m
    $325–614

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Kansas City to Los Angelestrain train
    46h 14m
    $673–1,375

  4. Drive 1,841.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Los Angelescar car 1,841.1 mi
    30h 12m
    $336–486

  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 23m
    $218–712

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSP - LGB
    9h 14m
    $158–708

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    9h 25m
    $194–823

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,556.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Los Angeles Union Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 43h 40m.

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