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How to get fromOakland to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Oakland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    6h 10m
    $135–338

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2d 9h
    $781–1,681

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakland to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to St. Paulbus bus
    2d 9h
    $430–762

  4. Drive 1,927.2 mi

    1. Drive from Oakland to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 1,927.2 mi
    31h 43m
    $352–508

  5. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OAK - MSP
    7h 28m
    $169–711

  6. BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from 12th Street / Oakland City Center to Milpitassubway subway
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJC - MSP
    6h 56m
    $454–667

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    8h 10m
    $194–768

Oakland to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$781Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,616.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Oakland, CA, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oakland to Marshall & Otis Station via Portland, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot & Sibley Station in around 2d 9h.

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