There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Minnesota by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SAN - MSP
4h 1m$145–533Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rochester (RST)plane SAN - RST
6h 51m$97–467Train, bus
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus
2d$525–1,280Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus
2d 3h$398–617Drive 1,903.2 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Minneapoliscar 1,903.2 mi
31h 19m$348–502Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane SAN - DLH
7h 18m$100–439
San Diego to Minnesota by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Minnesota is to fly which costs $140 - $550 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Minneapolis via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between San Diego and Minnesota is 1548 miles. The road distance is 1914.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Minnesota without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from San Diego to Minnesota, including transfers.
San Diego to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Minnesota is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 3h.
San Diego to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Minnesota is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 10:21 PM in San Diego and 12:21 AM in Minnesota.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Minnesota, 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Rochester via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $430–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Tulsa to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Minnesota is 1914 miles. It takes approximately 31h 19m to drive from San Diego to Minnesota.
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