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How to get fromMinneapolis to Philmont Scout Ranchby plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Minneapolis to Philmont Scout Ranch by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane MSP - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    9h 32m
    $287–812

  2. Fly to San Luis Valley Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS)plane plane MSP - ALS
    2. Drive from San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    8h 23m
    $102–442

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Trinidadbus bus
    4. Drive from Trinidad to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    26h 41m
    $193–317

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Holman Post Officebus bus 810
    4. Take the taxi from Holman Post Office to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    29h 44m
    $593–933

  5. Drive  1,013.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car 1,013.6 mi
    19h 10m
    $185–268

  6. Fly to Albuquerque International Airport, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MSP - ABQ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Taos, NMshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Taos, NM to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    8h 51m
    $342–992

  7. Fly to Colorado Springs Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Colorado Springs Airport (COS)plane plane MSP - COS
    2. Take the bus from Colorado Springs to Trinidadbus bus
    3. Drive from Trinidad to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    9h 23m
    $157–588

  8. Fly to Angel Fire Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Angel Fire Airport (AXX)plane plane MSP - AXX
    2. Take the taxi from Angel Fire Airport (AXX) to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    9h 52m
    $187–687

  9. Fly to Denver, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Denver (DEN)plane plane MSP - DEN
    2. Take the bus from Denver to Trinidadbus bus
    3. Drive from Trinidad to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    10h 2m
    $158–424

  10. Bus, train, taxi via Terminal 1 Station

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Transportation Center to Holman Post Officebus bus 810
    4. Take the taxi from Holman Post Office to Philmont Scout Ranchtaxi taxi
    31h 20m
    $622–972

  11. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Las Vegas Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Amtrak Station to Philmont Scout Ranchcar car
    34h 5m
    $889–1,478

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) flights

Calendar69Weekly Planes
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,077.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Philmont Scout Ranch, NM, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Philmont Scout Ranch. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF), walk to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport, take the shuttle to Taos, NM, then take the taxi to Philmont Scout Ranch. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Philmont Scout Ranch via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Trinidad in around 26h 41m.

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