There are 5 ways to get from Minnesota to Fresno by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane MSP - FAT
7h 55m$214–1,005Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 4h$340–824Train, bus via Yuba City
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Marysvillebus
- Take the bus from Marysville to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 10h$560–1,286Drive 1,889.5 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Fresnocar 1,889.5 mi
33h 35m$345–499Train, bus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain
- Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 13h$654–1,520
Minnesota to Fresno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Fresno is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 33h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Fresno is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Fresno station. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Fresno Bus Station via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Minnesota and Fresno is 1511 miles. The road distance is 1900.5 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Fresno without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $340 - $850.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Minnesota to Fresno, including transfers.
Minnesota to Fresno bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Fresno is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $850 and takes 2 days 4h.
Minnesota to Fresno bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Fresno is 2h behind Minnesota. It is currently 11:45 PM in Minnesota and 9:45 PM in Fresno.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Fresno Bus Station via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $460–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–470
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Marysville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Marysville to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Fresno is 1900 miles. It takes approximately 33h 35m to drive from Minnesota to Fresno.
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