There are 9 ways to get from Riverside to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ontario International Airport
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ONT - MSP
7h 26m$201–966Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SNA - MSP
8h 31m$185–869Bus
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Montclair Transit Centerbus 290
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
2d 2h$308–774Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
2d 3h$655–1,444Drive 1,810.4 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Minneapoliscar 1,810.4 mi
29h 38m$331–478Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane LAX - MSP
7h 16m$620–881Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane PSP - MSP
8h 48m$289–1,265Train to Long Beach Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane LGB - MSP
10h 21m$189–874Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain
- Take the train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SAN - MSP
9h 15m$244–1,066
Riverside to Minneapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Minneapolis is to drive which costs $330 - $480 and takes 29h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Minneapolis is to train and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $600 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Vine Street Mobility Hub and arriving at Minneapolis via San Bernardino, Montclair Transcenter, Tulsa, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Chicago Union Station and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Riverside and Minneapolis is 1530 miles. The road distance is 1821 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $300 - $800.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Riverside to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Riverside to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Omnitrans, depart from San Bernardino station.
Riverside to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $200 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $800 and takes 2 days 2h, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to Minneapolis via San Bernardino, Montclair Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, Tulsa, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,300
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–950
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 2m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,200
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Riverside to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Santa Ana to San Diego Old Town Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullerton
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Ana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 (909) 379-7100
- Website
- omnitrans.org
Bus from San Bernardino to Montclair Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Omnitrans
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to Tulsa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–460
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Tulsa to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Omnitrans, arrive at Montclair Transit Center station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Riverside. It is currently 5:16 AM in Riverside and 7:16 AM in Minneapolis.
Riverside to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Minneapolis is 1821 miles. It takes approximately 29h 38m to drive from Riverside to Minneapolis.
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