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San Francisco to Minneapolis trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between San Francisco and Minneapolis takes 2d 11h and the fastest train takes 2d 10h. The train runs, on average, 5 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.

2d 11h
Duration
2,581 mi
Distance
$1,676
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

San Francisco to Minneapolis train times

Trains run 5 times a week between San Francisco and Minneapolis. The service departs San Francisco at 8:41 PM in the evening, which arrives into Minneapolis at 09:29:00. All services require a transfer at Lake Merritt and take an average of 2d 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    BARTAmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit2d 11h • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    BARTAmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit2d 10h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    BARTAmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit2d 10h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    BARTAmtrakAmtrakMetro Transit2d 10h • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from San Francisco to Minneapolis? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Minneapolis.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,580.9 mi
  • Duration: 2d 11h

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

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.

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