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

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

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  1. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Pleasanton Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJC - MSP
    6h 20m
    $143–615

  2. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OAK - MSP
    7h 22m
    $138–611

  3. BART, bus

    1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to West Oaklandsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center 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 1h
    $382–595

  4. 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 11h
    $1,407–2,259

  5. Drive  1,936.4 mi

    1. Drive from Pleasanton to Minneapoliscar car 1,936.4 mi
    31h 49m
    $354–511

  6. BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    6h 26m
    $159–344

  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
    9h 25m
    $174–693

Pleasanton to Minneapolis by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,614.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Government Plaza Station via Lake Merritt, Oakland, Portland, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 2d 11h. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 4 times a day.

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