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How to get fromSanta Clara to Minneapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Santa Clara to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José 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 15m
    $444–654

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Santa Clara 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 1m
    $137–342

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarketbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d 9h
    $418–717

  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 12h
    $796–1,858

  5. Drive 1,960.6 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clara to Minneapoliscar car 1,960.6 mi
    32h 17m
    $358–517

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane OAK - MSP
    7h 44m
    $176–729

  7. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SMF - MSP
    8h 52m
    $206–792

Santa Clara to Minneapolis by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,584.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Santa Clara, CA, USA and Minneapolis, MN, 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 El Camino & Jefferson to Minneapolis via Tully & King, San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket, Rosemead / Fern, El Monte Bus Stop, and Tulsa in around 2d 9h.

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