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How to get fromMinneapolis to Palo Altoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Palo Alto by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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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
    6h 23m
    $159–711

  2. 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, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus bus
    2d 10h
    $475–681

  3. 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 13h
    $1,427–2,259

  4. Drive  1,956 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Palo Altocar car 1,956 mi
    32h 21m
    $357–516

  5. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    6h 23m
    $215–360

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    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 Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    9h 33m
    $198–546

Minneapolis to Palo Alto by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,597.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Palo Alto, 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 to El Camino & Churchill via Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Chinatown Station, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, and King & Tully in around 2d 10h.

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