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How to get fromMinneapolis to Californiaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Minneapolis to California by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMSP - SAN
    5h 45m
    $205–909

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeMSP - SFO
    6h 17m
    $123–567

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    43h 15m
    $183–504

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationtrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2d 5h
    $293–1,824

  5. Drive 1,841.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Los Angelescar1,841.1 mi
    29h 59m
    $336–486

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeMSP - SMF
    5h 48m
    $205–908

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMSP - LAX
    6h 31m
    $224–718

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeMSP - SJC
    6h 11m
    $199–910

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeMSP - SNA
    8h 16m
    $289–810

  10. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeMSP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    8h 48m

Minneapolis to California by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$183Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and California, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Los Angeles Union Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas BusTerminal in around 43h 15m.

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