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How to get fromMinneapolis to Santa Claraby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Santa Clara 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
    5h 39m
    $445–655

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    2. Take the train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 37m
    $137–342

  3. 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 9h
    $425–711

  4. 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 12h
    $795–1,858

  5. Drive 1,959.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Santa Claracar car 1,959.7 mi
    32h 16m
    $358–517

  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
    8h 53m
    $185–780

Minneapolis to Santa Clara by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,584.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Santa Clara, 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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to El Camino & Lincoln 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 9h.

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