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How to get fromSunnyvale to Minneapolisby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, subway, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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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 34m
    $449–660

  2. Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale 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
    5h 53m
    $137–341

  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 2h
    $370–698

  4. Caltrain, BART, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Millbrae to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Denvertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Denver to Omaha, NEbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Omaha to Sioux Fallsbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolisbus bus
    2d 9h
    $734–1,279

  5. Drive 1,962.7 mi

    1. Drive from Sunnyvale to Minneapoliscar car 1,962.7 mi
    32h 18m
    $359–518

  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
    8h 52m
    $180–785

  7. 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
    $856–1,857

Sunnyvale to Minneapolis by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$856Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,590 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Sunnyvale, 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 train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound to Minneapolis via San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southbound, San Jose Diridon Station, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 2d 2h.

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