What is the cheapest way to get from Minnesota to San Diego?

The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to San Diego is to bus which costs $190 - $550 and takes 45h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minnesota to San Diego?

The fastest way to get from Minnesota to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $270 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Minnesota and San Diego?

No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at San Diego via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, South Strip Transit Terminal and Santa Ana Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 50m.

How far is it from Minnesota to San Diego?

The distance between Minnesota and San Diego is 1548 miles. The road distance is 1914.7 miles.

How do I travel from Minnesota to San Diego without a car?

The best way to get from Minnesota to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 45h 50m and costs $190 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Minnesota to San Diego?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Minnesota to San Diego, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minnesota to San Diego bus from?

Minnesota to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.

Train, bus or fly from Minnesota to San Diego?

The best way to get from Minnesota to San Diego is to fly which takes 5h 15m and costs $270 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 45h 50m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $650 and takes 2 days 7h.

Where does the Minnesota to San Diego bus arrive?

Minnesota to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.

What is the time difference between Minnesota and San Diego?

San Diego is 2h behind Minnesota. It is currently 12:57 PM in Minnesota and 10:57 AM in San Diego.

Can I drive from Minnesota to San Diego?

Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to San Diego is 1915 miles. It takes approximately 31h 1m to drive from Minnesota to San Diego.

Where can I stay near San Diego?

There are 1846+ hotels available in San Diego.

Minnesota to San Diego - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best
1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MSP - SAN
5h 15m
$272–442
Fly from Rochester
cheapest
1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)RST - SAN
7h 21m
$141–687
Bus
1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to South Strip Transit Terminal
4. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
5. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
45h 50m
$199–529
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
2d 7h
$244–636
Drive 1,903.6 mi
1. Drive from Minneapolis to San Diego1,903.6 mi
31h 1m
$348–502
Fly from Duluth International Airport
1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)DLH - SAN
7h 58m
$141–652

Minnesota to San Diego by bus

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Distance: 1,539.1 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to San Diego via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 45h 50m.

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