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How to get fromSan Francisco to Minneapolis–Saint Paulby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    5h 50m
    $154–336

  2. 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 St. Paulbus bus
    2d 10h
    $436–756

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2d 11h
    $775–1,677

  4. Drive 1,933.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Minneapolis–Saint Paulcar car 1,933.2 mi
    31h 50m
    $353–510

  5. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly

    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
    6h 59m
    $456–668

  6. Fly from Oakland International Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OAK - MSP
    7h 39m
    $160–712

San Francisco to Minneapolis–Saint Paul by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration2d 10hAverage Duration
Ticket$436Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,612 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Marshall & Otis Station via Los Angeles Union Station, Tulsa, St. Paul, and Union Depot & Gate A1 in around 2d 10h.

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