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How to get fromSalinas to Minneapolisby train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Salinas to Minneapolis by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or shuttle

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  1. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    7h 50m
    $176–384

  2. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MRY - MSP
    9h 12m
    $157–658

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d 10h
    $447–755

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2d 13h
    $738–1,713

  5. Drive 2,017.5 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Minneapoliscar car 2,017.5 mi
    33h 13m
    $369–532

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJC - MSP
    7h 22m
    $484–710

  7. Train, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    11h 29m
    $229–677

Salinas to Minneapolis by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,697.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Salinas to Minneapolis via Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and Tulsa in around 2d 10h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Government Plaza Station via Portland, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 2d 13h.

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