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

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

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  1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    5h 17m
    $174–756

  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 57m
    $159–390

  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 St. Paulbus bus
    43h 4m

  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 3h

  5. Drive 1,848.5 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento to Saint Paulcar car 1,848.5 mi
    30h 21m
    $338–488

  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 31m
    $488–743

  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
    9h 7m
    $205–768

  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
    8h 2m
    $174–746

  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 6h
    $809–1,722

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,533.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and Saint Paul, 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 St. Paul via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Des Moines in around 43h 4m.

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