There are 8 ways to get from San Francisco to Minnesota by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SFO - MSP
5h 22m$152–334Fly San Francisco International Airport to Rochester
cheapest- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester (RST)plane SFO - RST
7h 54m$111–512Bus
- Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus
2d 8h$438–752Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Oakland to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2d 11h$675–1,536Drive 1,931.8 mi
- Drive from San Francisco to Minneapoliscar 1,931.8 mi
31h 45m$353–510Fly Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane OAK - MSP
7h 18m$158–660Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SJC - MSP
6h 39m$454–666Fly San Francisco International Airport to Duluth International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane SFO - DLH
9h 49m$121–484
San Francisco to Minnesota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Minnesota is to fly which costs $150 - $340 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Minnesota is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $150 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Minneapolis via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Oakland, Portland and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.
The distance between San Francisco and Minnesota is 1618 miles. The road distance is 1943 miles.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 8h and costs $430 - $750.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from San Francisco to Minnesota, including transfers.
San Francisco to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.
San Francisco to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.
The best way to get from San Francisco to Minnesota is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $150 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $750 and takes 2 days 8h, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 11h.
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Minnesota, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Minneapolis via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Oakland to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–430
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Francisco to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Minnesota is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 5:55 PM in San Francisco and 7:55 PM in Minnesota.
San Francisco to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Minnesota is 1943 miles. It takes approximately 31h 45m to drive from San Francisco to Minnesota.
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