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

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There are 8 ways to get from Minnesota to San Jose by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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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 42m
    $445–655

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

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane RST - SJC
    7h 37m
    $144–690

  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 Union Station to San Jose Diridon Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $411–719

  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
    $712–1,682

  5. Drive 1,959.6 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to San Josecar car 1,959.6 mi
    32h 15m
    $358–517

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

    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 45m
    $157–343

  7. 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 55m
    $170–714

  8. 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
    7h 57m
    $154–654

Minnesota to San Jose by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$411Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,582.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

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 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis to San Jose Diridon Station via Tulsa Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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