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How to get fromMinneapolis to Svalbardby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Svalbard by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane MSP - LYR
    20h 21m
    $714–2,515

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Rochesterbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane RST - LYR
    30h 5m
    $520–2,008

  3. Bus to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    2. Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane BRD - LYR
    30h 35m
    $543–2,104

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration17h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$698Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Svalbard, SJ?

Delta, Scandinavian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) 5 times a week.

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