There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix, AZ to Minneapolis by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane PHX - MSP
5h 40m$156–556Bus via Ciudad Juárez
- Take the bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Pasobus
- Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
36h 15m$339–465Bus, train via Flagstaff
- Take the bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Stationbus Phx
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
47h 43m$739–1,475Drive 1,593.2 mi
- Drive from Phoenix, AZ to Minneapoliscar 1,593.2 mi
29h 29m$291–420Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
2d 1h$375–690Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2d 19h$902–1,900
Phoenix, AZ to Minneapolis by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Minneapolis is to fly which costs $150 - $600 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $150 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix, AZ to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix and arriving at Minneapolis via El Paso, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 15m.
The distance between Phoenix, AZ and Minneapolis is 1302 miles. The road distance is 1602.5 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Minneapolis without a car is to bus via Ciudad Juárez which takes 36h 15m and costs $330 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Phoenix, AZ to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Phoenix, AZ to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Phoenix, AZ to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Ciudad Juárez, which costs $330 - $470 and takes 36h 15m.
Phoenix, AZ to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at El Paso station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Phoenix, AZ. It is currently 1:45 AM in Phoenix, AZ and 3:45 AM in Minneapolis.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to Minneapolis via El Paso, 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City, On Sw Blvd At 27Th Northbound Nearside, On 12Th At Troost Eastbound, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 36h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Phoenix to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2707 W McDowell Rd - Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
- Phone
- +1 928-350-8466
- Website
- arizonashuttle.com
Bus from Phoenix Denny's Deer Valley to Flagstaff Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Book at
- https://groometransportation.com/phoenix-airport/?&sd_client_id=d8dca231-4b1d-4fa2-b53c-9a6a93b47ffd
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–460
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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