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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Francisco to Saint Paul by plane, bus (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 39m
    $132–335

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2d
    $319–635

  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 10h
    $783–1,684

  4. Drive 1,934.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Saint Paulcar car 1,934.4 mi
    31h 53m
    $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 48m
    $454–667

  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 28m
    $168–711

San Francisco to Saint Paul by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,609.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and 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 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 2d.

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