The average train between San Francisco and Minneapolis takes 2d 20h and the fastest train takes 2d 10h. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from San Francisco 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 twice a week between San Francisco and Minneapolis. The earliest departure is at 8:41 PM in the evening, and the last departure from San Francisco is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Minneapolis at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Lake Merritt and take an average of 2d 20h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from San Francisco station and arriving at Minneapolis station via Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 20h.
San Francisco to Minneapolis train services, operated by BART, depart from Oakland station.
San Francisco to Minneapolis train services, operated by BART, arrive at St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The distance between San Francisco and Minneapolis is 2,545.1 km. The road distance is 4,154 km.
You can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Government Plaza Station via Lake Merritt, Oakland, Portland, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 2d 11h.