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How to get fromMinnesota to San Diegoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to San Diego by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MSP - SAN
    5h 4m
    $212–552

  2. Fly from Duluth International Airport

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    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DLH - SAN
    7h 39m
    $151–652

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Riversidetrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 to UTC Transit Centerbus bus 101
    2d 3h
    $637–1,370

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 3h
    $426–729

  5. Drive 1,903.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to San Diegocar car 1,903.6 mi
    31h 15m
    $348–502

  6. Fly from Rochester

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane RST - SAN
    6h 47m
    $290–1,200

Minnesota to San Diego by bus, foot, train, and tram

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$637Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,539 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to San Diego via Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 3h.

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