There are 4 ways to get from Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MSP - SAN
3h 52m$270–440Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
46h 33m$199–529Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
2d 7h$244–636Drive 1,900.8 mi
- Drive from Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego1,900.8 mi
30h 58m$347–502
Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego is to bus which costs $190 - $550 and takes 46h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $270 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from MSP Airport 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 46h 33m.
The distance between Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station and San Diego is 1540 miles. The road distance is 1911.9 miles.
The best way to get from Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 46h 33m and costs $190 - $550.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from MSP Airport station.
The best way to get from Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs $270 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $550 and takes 46h 33m, you could also train, which costs $240 - $650 and takes 2 days 7h.
The quickest flight from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 3h 52m.
Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
What companies run services between Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station, MN, 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 vehicle from Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego via MSP Airport, Des Moines, Denver Union Station, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Santa Ana Bus Stop in around 46h 33m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–240
- 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
- $150–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $32–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- 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 Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to South Strip Transit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–180
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego is 1912 miles. It takes approximately 30h 58m to drive from Terminal 1–Lindbergh Station to San Diego.
Sun Country Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport Airport to San Diego International Airport Airport.
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