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

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

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  1. Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAN - MSP
    4h 7m
    $217–543

  2. Fly to Rochester

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SAN - RST
    8h 26m
    $130–550

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d
    $656–1,390

  4. 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
    $404–708

  5. Drive 1,903.2 mi

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

  6. Fly to Duluth International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane SAN - DLH
    7h 18m
    $137–555

San Diego to Minnesota by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$656Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,539 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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 4 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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