There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MSP - PHX
4h 37m$142–232Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus Jefferson Lines 801
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
39h 5m$326–544Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
45h 4m$656–1,512Drive 1,590.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Phoenixcar 1,590.3 mi
29h 28m$291–420
Minneapolis to Phoenix by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Phoenix is to fly which costs $140 - $240 and takes 4h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Phoenix is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $140 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 5m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Phoenix is 1292 miles. The road distance is 1599.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 39h 5m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Minneapolis to Phoenix, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Phoenix bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Phoenix is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $140 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 39h 5m.
Minneapolis to Phoenix bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Phoenix is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 7:18 PM in Minneapolis and 5:18 PM in Phoenix.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Phoenix Bus Station via Tulsa Bus Station in around 39h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $150–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Phoenix is 1600 miles. It takes approximately 29h 28m to drive from Minneapolis to Phoenix.
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