Rome2Rio

How to get fromSan Francisco to Mankatoby plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

Find Transport to Mankato

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from San Francisco to Mankato by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 55m

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Rochester, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SFO - RST
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    10h 58m
    $136–542

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Albert Leabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Mankatobus bus
    2d 9h

  4. Train, bus via Portland

    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

  5. Drive 1,850.8 mi

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

  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 4m

  7. 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 44m

  8. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Rochester, shuttle

    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 Rochester (RST)plane plane SJC - RST
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Mankato, MNshuttle bus
    12h 48m
    $158–604

  9. 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 17m

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Albert Leabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Albert Lea to Mankatobus bus
    2d 16h

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Francisco to Mankato.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,683 mi
  • Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a bus from San Francisco to Mankato via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, and Albert Lea in around 2d 9h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers