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

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Minneapolis by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAN - MSP
    4h 1m
    $216–543

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d
    $653–1,407

  3. 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
    2d 3h
    $404–698

  4. Drive 1,903.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Minneapoliscar car 1,903.2 mi
    31h 19m
    $348–502

  5. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d 9h
    $347–532

San Diego to Minneapolis by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$653Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,539 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

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

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