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How to get fromSaint Cloud to Fairbanksby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint Cloud to Fairbanks by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Center to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane MSP - FAI
    10h 45m
    $304–1,204

  2. Drive 2,977.8 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Cloud to Fairbankscar car 2,977.8 mi
    2d 7h
    $544–785

  3. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BRD - FAI
    15h 18m
    $311–1,065

  4. Bus to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from St. Cloud to Bemidjibus bus
    2. Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Fairbanks (FAI)plane plane BJI - FAI
    16h 12m
    $334–1,185

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fairbanks (FAI) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,553 mi
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Saint Cloud, MN, USA and Fairbanks, AK, USA?

There is no direct connection from Saint Cloud to Fairbanks. However, you can take the bus to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Fairbanks (FAI), walk to 728 - Fairbanks International Airport, take the bus to 157 - UAF Wood Center, then take the bus to 294 - Lacey St @ Northward Building Southbound. Alternatively, you can drive from Saint Cloud to Fairbanks in around 2d 7h.

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