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

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There are 9 ways to get from Sacramento to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    5h 6m
    $174–755

  2. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    7h 44m
    $159–388

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    43h 34m
    $475–691

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus N2111
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2d 4h
    $687–1,389

  5. Drive 1,845.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Minneapoliscar car 1,845.8 mi
    30h 14m
    $337–487

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

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJC - MSP
    8h 20m
    $488–741

  7. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OAK - MSP
    8h 56m
    $205–767

  8. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RNO - MSP
    7h 53m
    $194–762

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2d 7h
    $760–1,619

Sacramento to Minneapolis by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$475Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,533.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, 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 Sacramento Bus Station to Minneapolis via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Des Moines in around 43h 34m.

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