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How to get fromMinnesota to Sacramentoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    5h 36m
    $174–756

  2. Fly from Duluth International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane DLH - SMF
    7h 57m
    $163–706

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis 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 Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 50m
    $346–639

  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 Sacramentotrain train
    2d 5h
    $680–1,201

  5. Drive 1,844.7 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Sacramentocar car 1,844.7 mi
    30h 13m
    $337–487

  6. Fly from Rochester

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane RST - SMF
    7h 38m
    $293–1,341

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 8h
    $812–1,622

Minnesota to Sacramento by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$812Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,533.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to Sacramento Bus Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 45h 50m.

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