The train between Palo Alto and Minneapolis takes 2d 12h. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Palo Alto to Minneapolis. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Palo Alto and Minneapolis. The earliest departure is at 7:17 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Palo Alto is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Minneapolis at 9:29 AM. All services require a transfer at San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound and take an average of 2d 12h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from Palo Alto station and arriving at Minneapolis station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 12h.
Palo Alto to Minneapolis train services, operated by Caltrain, depart from San Jose station.
Palo Alto to Minneapolis train services, operated by Caltrain, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between Palo Alto and Minneapolis is 2,541 km. The road distance is 4,227 km.
You can take a train from California Avenue Caltrain Southbound to Government Plaza Station via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose, Portland, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 2d 12h.