There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SMF - MSP
3h 51m$165–685Fly to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rochester (RST)plane SMF - RST
7h 54m$138–610Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
47h 46m$310–621Train, bus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Denvertrain
- Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus
- Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus
2d 6h$679–1,205Drive 1,849.2 mi
- Drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minneapoliscar 1,849.2 mi
30h 24m$338–488Fly to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane SMF - DLH
8h 15m$143–586Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2d 8h$754–1,725
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota is to fly which costs $130 - $650 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Terminal A and arriving at Minneapolis Bus Station via 8Th St & K St, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Portland and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) and Minnesota is 1531 miles. The road distance is 1860 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 47h 46m and costs $310 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota, including transfers.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $160 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 47h 46m, you could also train, which costs $750 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 8h.
What companies run services between Sacramento Airport (SMF), USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal A to Minneapolis Bus Station via J St. at 8th St., 8Th St & K St, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 47h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rochester via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–420
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-779-2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- Express Arrow
Bus from Denver to Omaha, NE
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–180
- Website
- Express Arrow
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Omaha to Sioux Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
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More Questions & Answers
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.
Minnesota is 2h ahead of Sacramento Airport (SMF). It is currently 4:56 AM in Sacramento Airport (SMF) and 6:56 AM in Minnesota.
Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota is 1860 miles. It takes approximately 30h 24m to drive from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to Minnesota.
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