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How to get fromSan Francisco to Mankatoby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Mankato by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    7h 56m
    $161–372

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Rochester, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SFO - RST
    2. Take the bus from Rochester to Mankatobus bus
    11h 24m
    $115–462

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    2d 14h
    $1,416–2,297

  4. Drive  1,850.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Mankatocar car 1,850.8 mi
    30h 16m
    $338–488

  5. Fly Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OAK - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    9h 46m
    $147–648

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJC - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    9h 11m
    $153–654

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis-St. Paul to Mankatobus bus
    11h 24m
    $178–715

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Roseville Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Mankatobus bus
    2d 18h
    $1,206–2,089

San Francisco to Mankato by subway, foot, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,416Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,683 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Mankato. However, you can take the subway to San Francisco International Airport, walk to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), walk to Minneapolis-St. Paul, then take the bus to Mankato. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Civic Center / UN Plaza to Mankato via Lake Merritt, Oakland, Portland, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot & Sibley Station, MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station, and Minneapolis-St. Paul in around 2d 14h.

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