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How to get fromMinneapolis to San Mateoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to San Mateo by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    5h 52m
    $153–338

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    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
    2d 4h
    $320–641

  3. Bus, train, BART

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Denverbus bus
    4. Take the train from Denver to Richmondtrain train
    5. Take the subway from Richmond to Millbraesubway subway
    2d 9h
    $683–1,269

  4. Drive 1,947.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to San Mateocar car 1,947.4 mi
    32h 4m
    $356–514

  5. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, Caltrain

    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 Caltrain Northbound to San Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    6h 40m
    $451–664

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    8h 32m
    $174–769

  7. Train, Caltrain

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to San Mateo Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2d 13h
    $789–1,712

Minneapolis to San Mateo by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,600.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and San Mateo, CA, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to S Delaware St & Cypress Ave via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Mission St & 1st St in around 2d 4h.

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