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How to get fromMinneapolis to Stanford Universityby plane, bus, car, train, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Stanford University by plane, bus, car, train, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - SJC
    6h 42m
    $450–662

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    6h 41m
    $135–340

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Tracy Transit Centerbus bus
    6. Drive from Tracy Transit Center to Stanford Universitycar car
    2d

  4. Bus, train

    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 Emeryvilletrain train
    5. Take the train from Emeryville to Fremonttrain train
    2d 11h
    $709–1,271

  5. Drive 1,958.4 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Stanford Universitycar car 1,958.4 mi
    32h 26m
    $358–517

  6. Fly to Oakland International Airport, Caltrain

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    2. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Palo Alto Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    9h 18m
    $196–771

  7. 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
    $857–1,762

Minneapolis to Stanford University by tram, train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$857Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,600.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Stanford University, 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 vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Stanford University via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Portland, San Jose, San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Caltrain Northbound, Palo Alto Transit Ctr-Bay 4, and Stanford Oval in around 2d 13h.

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