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

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There are 6 ways to get from Saint Paul to Sacramento by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    5h 51m
    $174–756

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    9h 13m
    $159–394

  3. 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 Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 34m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramentobus bus FlixBus N2111
    2d 3h

  5. Drive 1,848.4 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Sacramentocar car 1,848.4 mi
    30h 20m
    $338–488

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Sacramentotrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 7h
    $800–1,640

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

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,534.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Paul to Sacramento Bus Station via Des Moines, Denver, Denver Union Station, and Sparks Transit Center in around 44h 34m.

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