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How to get fromMinnesota to San Joseby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, subway, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport 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 33m
    $445–655

  2. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, Caltrain

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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 train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    6h 44m
    $137–343

  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 Oaklandbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Oakland to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $366–702

  4. 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 Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    2d 8h
    $709–1,264

  5. Drive 1,959.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to San Josecar car 1,959.6 mi
    32h 14m
    $358–517

  6. Fly Rochester to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RST - SJC
    9h 19m
    $284–1,240

  7. Fly Duluth International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane DLH - SJC
    8h 2m
    $154–654

  8. Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    7h 54m
    $190–764

  9. 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
    $852–1,852

Minnesota to San Jose by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$852Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,582.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and San Jose, 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 San Jose Diridon Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Oakland in around 2d 2h.

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