There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to South Dakota by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Aberdeen Regional Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR)plane MSP - ABR
2h 48m$69–408Drive 232.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallscar 232.9 mi
4h 10m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus Jefferson Lines 701 / ...
5h 34m$82–112Fly to Watertown Municipal Airport
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY)plane MSP - ATY
2h 42m$62–395Fly to Sioux Falls
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sioux Falls (FSD)plane MSP - FSD
3h 42m$59–384Fly to Rapid City
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)plane MSP - RAP
5h 7m$88–457
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to South Dakota is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to South Dakota is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to South Dakota. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Sioux Falls via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Minnesota and South Dakota is 271 miles. The road distance is 234.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to South Dakota without a car is to bus which takes 5h 34m and costs $80 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Minnesota to South Dakota, including transfers.
Minnesota to South Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to South Dakota is to fly which takes 2h 48m and costs $65 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 5h 34m.
Minnesota to South Dakota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Sioux Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to South Dakota is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Minnesota to South Dakota.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and South Dakota, USA?
Delta flies from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) twice daily. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Falls twice daily. Tickets cost $65–100 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Aberdeen Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Watertown Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–100
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