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

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There are 10 ways to get from San Jose to Minnesota by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), subway, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SJC - MSP
    5h 8m
    $444–654

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Rochester

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    1. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SFO - RST
    8h 52m
    $127–550

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d 1h
    $367–708

  4. BART, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Richmondsubway subway
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d 9h
    $714–1,267

  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 to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    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 7m
    $138–342

  7. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Duluth International Airport

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane plane SJC - DLH
    9h 38m
    $134–604

  8. Fly Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rochester

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rochester (RST)plane plane SJC - RST
    9h 24m
    $134–592

  9. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

    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
    8h 59m
    $218–844

  10. 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
    $855–1,809

San Jose to Minnesota by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$855Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,581.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Minneapolis via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 2d 1h.

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