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How to get fromSan Diego to Alexandriaby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAN - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    7h 37m
    $192–613

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    2d 7h
    $441–759

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Alexandriabus bus
    2d 10h
    $850–1,909

  4. Drive 1,889.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Alexandriacar car 1,889.5 mi
    31h 37m
    $345–499

  5. Fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane SAN - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Arrowwood Lodge at Brainerd Lakes - Baxter to Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloudbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Groome Office Park & Go - St. Cloud to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Alexandriabus bus
    11h 7m
    $284–688

  6. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Staples Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Staples Station to Alexandriataxi taxi
    2d 11h
    $971–2,086

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,674.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from San Diego to Alexandria via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, Minneapolis, and Alexandria in around 2d 7h.

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