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Trip Overview

The train between San Francisco and Minneapolis 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 10h
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 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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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 10h

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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