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How to get fromSaint Paul to Oaklandby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Saint Paul to Oakland by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    6h 18m
    $133–336

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Oaklandbus bus
    47h 24m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Marysvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from I St & 9th St to J & 4th Stbus bus 99 / ...
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    2d 6h

  4. Drive 1,928.7 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Oaklandcar car 1,928.7 mi
    31h 44m
    $352–509

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    7h 31m
    $186–760

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway subway
    7h 5m
    $452–666

  7. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oaklandtrain train
    8h 36m
    $203–816

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 9h
    $830–1,700

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,618.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Paul to Oakland via Des Moines, Denver, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 47h 24m.

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