There are 10 ways to get from Virginia to Minnesota by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Norfolk International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORF - MSP
3h 49m$147–632Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rochester (RST)plane DCA - RST
6h 50m$133–742Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
32h 10m$186–359Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
35h 17m$376–876Drive 1,264.3 mi
- Drive from Virginia Beach to Minneapoliscar 1,264.3 mi
21h 58m$231–334Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane DCA - MSP
4h 11m$154–1,004Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IAD - MSP
4h 42m$174–1,105Fly Richmond International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RIC - MSP
5h 34m$142–702Fly Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BWI - MSP
5h 28m$146–913Train, bus
- Take the train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
38h 30m$351–759
Virginia to Minnesota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Minnesota is to fly which costs $150 - $1,000 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia station to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Norfolk, Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 17m.
The distance between Virginia and Minnesota is 1063 miles. The road distance is 1271.7 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 32h 10m and costs $180 - $360.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Virginia to Minnesota, including transfers.
Virginia to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $140 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $360 and takes 32h 10m, you could also train, which costs $370 - $900 and takes 35h 17m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Virginia Beach to Minneapolis Bus Station via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 32h 10m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rochester via Detroit, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Petersburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Minnesota is 1h behind Virginia. It is currently 12:20 PM in Virginia and 11:20 AM in Minnesota.
Virginia to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Minnesota is 1272 miles. It takes approximately 21h 58m to drive from Virginia to Minnesota.
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