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

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - SJC
    5h 56m
    $447–657

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    7h 4m
    $159–345

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 10h
    $422–752

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 12h
    $792–1,752

  5. Drive 1,961 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to San Josecar car 1,961 mi
    32h 20m
    $358–517

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    8h 18m
    $172–766

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$422Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,585.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 42nd Ave S & 34th St E to San Jose Diridon Station via 7th St & Hennepin Station, Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 10h.

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