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How to get fromSan Francisco Bay to Minneapolisby unknown, ferry, subway, plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco Bay to Minneapolis by unknown, ferry, subway, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, ferry, BART to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

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    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the subway from Embarcadero to Milpitassubway subway
    4. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJC - MSP
    8h 1m

  2. Travel, ferry, bus

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h

  3. Travel, ferry, train via Portland

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Emeryville to Portlandtrain train
    4. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2d 12h

  4. Travel to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to San-Francisco-Airport-SFOunknown unknown
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    4h 18m

  5. Travel to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Oakland-Airport-OAKunknown unknown
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OAK - MSP
    5h 48m

  6. Travel, ferry, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    10h 7m

  7. Travel, ferry, train

    1. Walk from San Francisco Bay to Alcatraz Islandunknown unknown
    2. Take the ferry from Alcatraz Island to Pier 33ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2d 16h

Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,643.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between San Francisco Bay, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Francisco Bay to Minneapolis. However, you can travel to Alcatraz Island, take the ferry to Pier 33, walk to The Embarcadero & Bay St, take the vehicle to Don Chee Way/Steuart St, walk to Embarcadero, take the subway to Milpitas, walk to Milpitas BART, take the line 60 bus to SJC Airport Terminal A, walk to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to Terminal 1 Station, then take the vehicle to U.S. Bank Stadium Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from San Francisco Bay to Minneapolis Bus Station via Alcatraz Island, Pier 33, The Embarcadero & Bay St, 1st St & Mission St, San Francisco Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 2d 3h.

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