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How to get fromMinneapolis to Grass Valleyby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis to Grass Valley by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MSP - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 29m
    $244–897

  2. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    9h 50m
    $214–639

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station 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 Roseville Bus Stopbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    2d 1h
    $363–573

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 11h
    $1,462–2,408

  5. Drive  1,800.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Grass Valleycar car 1,800.4 mi
    29h 32m
    $329–475

  6. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train, bus

    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 Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    12h 15m
    $215–436

  7. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    12h 49m
    $536–798

  8. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    13h 11m
    $255–718

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    2d 12h
    $1,372–2,185

Minneapolis to Grass Valley by tram, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,372Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,526.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Grass Valley, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Tinloy St at Bank St via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Roseville Bus Stop, Roseville Galleria, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Grass Valley via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Colfax Amtrak Station in around 2d 11h.

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