There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Cupertino by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane MSP - SJC
6h 43m$450–665Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MSP - SFO
- Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Sunnyvale Caltrain Southboundtrain
7h 6m$158–347Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395bus 395
- Take the bus from Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge to San Jose Park and Ridebus
2d 4h$515–780Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2d 13h$686–1,564Drive 1,965.1 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Cupertinocar 1,965.1 mi
32h 22m$359–518Fly to Oakland International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane MSP - OAK
- Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
9h 53m$176–780
Minneapolis to Cupertino by tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Cupertino is to fly and Caltrain which costs $150 - $350 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Cupertino is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $450 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Cupertino. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Stevens Creek & De Anza via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge and Tamien Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis station to Cupertino. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at San Jose via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Portland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Minneapolis and Cupertino is 1605 miles. The road distance is 1976.6 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Cupertino without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $500 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Minneapolis to Cupertino, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Cupertino bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minneapolis to Cupertino train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Cupertino is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $450 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $500 - $800 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 13h.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Cupertino, 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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Stevens Creek & De Anza via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Gardnerville - Kentucky Fried Chicken, 1338 US 395, Heavenly Valley Ski Lodge, San Jose Park and Ride, and Tamien Station in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Santa Clara Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–280
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis to Cupertino bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Cupertino is 2h behind Minneapolis. It is currently 10:30 AM in Minneapolis and 8:30 AM in Cupertino.
Minneapolis to Cupertino train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Cupertino is 1977 miles. It takes approximately 32h 22m to drive from Minneapolis to Cupertino.
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