There are 6 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
8h 16m$204–955Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 1h$201–504Train, bus via Portland
- 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 State Universitybus
2d 10h$255–600Drive 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 Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Stationbus
2d 11h$308–1,692Train, bus #2
- 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 14h$270–670
Minnesota to Fresno by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Fresno is to bus which costs $200 - $550 and takes 2 days 1h.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Fresno is to fly which takes 8h 16m and costs $200 - $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, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center and Sacramento Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
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 1h and costs $200 - $550.
It takes approximately 8h 16m 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 8h 16m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $550 and takes 2 days 1h.
Minnesota to Fresno bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Fresno is 2h behind Minnesota. It is currently 3:48 AM in Minnesota and 1:48 AM in Fresno.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Fresno, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Fresno Bus Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- 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
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
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
- $150–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $210–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–200
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–65
- 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
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Marysville
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $60–110
Bus from Marysville to Sacramento Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno State University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Fresno Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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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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