There are 6 ways to get from South Dakota to Minnesota by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Aberdeen Regional Airport
best- Fly from Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ABR - MSP
1h 48m$74–417Drive 233.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sioux Falls to Minneapoliscar 233.6 mi
4h 10m$40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 702 / ...
7h 10m$68–98Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport
- Fly from Watertown Municipal Airport (ATY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ATY - MSP
1h 47m$67–404Fly from Rapid City
- Fly from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RAP - MSP
3h 33m$88–467Line 7 bus to Sioux Falls, fly
- Take the bus from Lewis/5th SE corner to The Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Sioux Falls (FSD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FSD - MSP
3h 59m$60–396
Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Dakota to Minnesota is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from South Dakota to Minnesota is to fly which takes 1h 47m and costs $65 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from South Dakota to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from 10th/Jessica NW corner and arriving at Minneapolis via The Bus Stop and Sioux Falls. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between South Dakota and Minnesota is 270 miles. The road distance is 234.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Dakota to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from South Dakota to Minnesota, including transfers.
South Dakota to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Sioux Falls station.
The best way to get from South Dakota to Minnesota is to fly which takes 1h 48m and costs $70 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 10m.
South Dakota to Minnesota bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Dakota to Minnesota is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from South Dakota to Minnesota.
What companies run services between South Dakota, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta flies from Aberdeen Regional Airport (ABR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) twice daily. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Aberdeen Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Watertown Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Rapid City to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
- Phone
- +1 605-367-7151
- Website
- Sioux Area Metro
Bus from Lewis/5th SE corner to The Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Sioux Area Metro
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