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How to get fromMinneapolis to San Francisco Bay Areaby plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area by plane, ferry, unknown, bus, train, or subway

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, ferry, travel

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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 ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    7h 6m

  2. Bus, ferry, travel

    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 San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    6. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2d 3h

  3. Train, ferry, travel via Portland

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to Emeryvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2d 12h

  4. Fly to Oakland International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    3. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 39m

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, ferry, travel

    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 subway from Milpitas to Embarcaderosubway subway
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    8h 23m

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train, ferry, travel

    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 Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    10h 5m

  7. Train, ferry, travel

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Pier 33 to Alcatraz Islandferry ferry
    4. Walk from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco Bay Areaunknown unknown
    2d 16h

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,618.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to San Francisco Bay Area. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), walk to San Francisco International Airport, take the subway to Embarcadero, walk to Market St & Main St, take the vehicle to The Embarcadero & Bay St, walk to Pier 33, take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, then travel to San Francisco Bay Area. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to San Francisco Bay Area via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, San Francisco Bus Station, Kearny St & Geary St, Kearny St & North Point St, Pier 33, and Alcatraz Island in around 2d 3h.

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