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How to get fromMonterey to Minneapolisby plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Monterey to Minneapolis by plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MRY - MSP
    7h 17m
    $145–655

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $434–883

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2d 14h
    $654–1,595

  4. Drive  2,029.7 mi

    1. Drive from Monterey to Minneapoliscar car 2,029.7 mi
    33h 27m
    $371–536

  5. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJC - MSP
    7h 1m
    $492–709

  6. Shuttle to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SFO Airport Internationalshuttle bus
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    7h 47m
    $201–390

  7. Shuttle, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Monterey Shuttle Station to SJC Airport Terminal Bshuttle bus
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OAK - MSP
    10h 17m
    $192–722

Monterey to Minneapolis by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$434Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,606.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Monterey, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tyler / Franklin to Government Plaza Station via Salinas Transit Center / Gate 7, Salinas, Portland, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 2d 14h.

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