There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Mountain View by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane MSP - SJC
6h 33m$449–662Fly to San Francisco International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane MSP - SFO
6h 37m$156–342Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Portland to San Josetrain Coast Starlight
2d 11h$631–1,513Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station to San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwichbus
2d 11h$431–660Drive 1,966.8 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Mountain Viewcar 1,966.8 mi
32h 25m$359–519Fly to Oakland International Airport, BART
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane MSP - OAK
- Take the subway from Coliseum to Milpitassubway
9h 4m$173–766
Saint Paul to Mountain View by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Mountain View is to fly which costs $150 - $350 and takes 6h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Mountain View is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $440 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at El Camino & Castro via Minneapolis, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station and King & Tully. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Mountain View. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via Portland and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between Saint Paul and Mountain View is 1603 miles. The road distance is 1978.3 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Mountain View without a car is to train which takes 2 days 11h and costs $600 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Saint Paul to Mountain View, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Mountain View bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Saint Paul to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Mountain View is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $440 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 11h, you could also bus, which costs $430 - $700 and takes 2 days 11h.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Mountain View, Santa Clara County, CA, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Mountain View Caltrain Northbound via Portland, San Jose, and San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound in around 2d 11h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Oakland International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–450
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–220
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $150–220
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Paul to Mountain View bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Tulsa station.
Mountain View is 2h behind Saint Paul. It is currently 4:50 AM in Saint Paul and 2:50 AM in Mountain View.
Saint Paul to Mountain View train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Mountain View is 1978 miles. It takes approximately 32h 25m to drive from Saint Paul to Mountain View.
There are 566+ hotels available in Mountain View.