There are 6 ways to get from Sunnyvale to Minneapolis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
best- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SJC - MSP
5h 36m$449–660Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the train from Sunnyvale Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SFO - MSP
5h 47m$157–341Bus
- Take the bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarketbus
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Tulsa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tulsa to Minneapolisbus
2d 9h$398–687Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Jose to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2d 12h$696–1,567Drive 1,962.7 mi
- Drive from Sunnyvale to Minneapoliscar 1,962.7 mi
32h 18m$359–518Train to Oakland International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
- Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane OAK - MSP
8h 53m$167–732
Sunnyvale to Minneapolis by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunnyvale to Minneapolis is to Caltrain and fly which costs $150 - $350 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Sunnyvale to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $440 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunnyvale to Minneapolis. However, there are services departing from El Camino & Mathilda and arriving at Minneapolis via San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich, Rosemead / Fern, El Monte Bus Stop and Tulsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Sunnyvale to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Sunnyvale Caltrain Southbound and arriving at Government Plaza Station via San Jose, Portland and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.
The distance between Sunnyvale and Minneapolis is 1599 miles. The road distance is 1974.2 miles.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $390 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Sunnyvale to Minneapolis, including transfers.
Sunnyvale to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Hoang Express, depart from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich station.
Sunnyvale to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.
The best way to get from Sunnyvale to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $440 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $700 and takes 2 days 9h, you could also train, which costs $650 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 12h.
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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino & Mathilda 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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Jose to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 714-839-3500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hoang Bus
Bus from San Jose, CA - Huong Lan Sandwich to El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Book at
- GoToBus - Hoang Express
- Website
- Hoang Bus
- Adult One-way
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Sunnyvale to Minneapolis bus services, operated by Hoang Express, arrive at El Monte, CA - Thuan Phat Supermarket station.
Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Sunnyvale. It is currently 9:33 PM in Sunnyvale and 11:33 PM in Minneapolis.
Sunnyvale to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunnyvale to Minneapolis is 1974 miles. It takes approximately 32h 18m to drive from Sunnyvale to Minneapolis.
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