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How to get fromSan Jose to Minneapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from San Jose to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJC - MSP
    5h 15m
    $444–654

  2. BART to Oakland International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OAK - MSP
    7h 40m
    $141–614

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d 8h
    $440–667

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2d 11h
    $714–1,838

  5. Drive  1,960.2 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Minneapoliscar car 1,960.2 mi
    32h 15m
    $358–517

  6. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SFO - MSP
    6h 8m
    $158–342

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    9h 4m
    $161–699

San Jose to Minneapolis by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,581.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Santa Clara & 1st to Minneapolis via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Los Angeles, CA - Chinatown Station, Chinatown Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Los Angeles Union Station, and Tulsa in around 2d 8h.

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