Rome2Rio

How to get fromState College to Minneapolisby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

Find Transport to Minneapolis

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from State College to Minneapolis by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SCE - MSP
    6h 11m
    $103–557

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    24h 52m
    $240–613

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    25h 15m
    $161–275

  4. Drive  973.3 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Minneapoliscar car 973.3 mi
    16h 7m
    $178–257

  5. Bus to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane PIT - MSP
    8h 11m
    $536–1,113

  6. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    27h 55m
    $186–320

State College to Minneapolis by bus, train, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$240Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from State College to Minneapolis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 837.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College to Minneapolis Bus Station via State College Regional Airport and Chicago Bus Station in around 25h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There