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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    5h 47m
    $176–758

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    9h 13m
    $160–396

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 49m
    $307–612

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 8h
    $752–1,622

  5. Drive 1,846.1 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sacramentocar car 1,846.1 mi
    30h 18m
    $337–487

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sacramento by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration47h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,531.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Sacramento Bus Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 47h 49m.

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