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How to get fromSanta Monica to Minnesotaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane LAX - MSP
    6h 1m
    $123–405

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Rochester

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rochester (RST)plane plane LAX - RST
    8h 32m
    $122–593

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    45h 53m
    $317–597

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Kansas Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d
    $675–1,383

  5. Drive 1,857.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Minneapoliscar car 1,857.2 mi
    30h 32m
    $339–490

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane BUR - MSP
    8h 40m
    $176–756

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,553.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Minnesota, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Minneapolis via Los Angeles Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 45h 53m.

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