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Palo Alto to Minneapolis

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Transport providers

Airlines

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$383.18
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.68–$459.82
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$523.68

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.54–$638.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.68–$830.22

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$83.02–$370.41

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$510.91
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.14–$613.09
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.68–$702.50

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$89.41–$408.72
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$574.77

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Denver
Ave. Duration:
32h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.73–$434.27
Train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.66–$76.64
Train from San Jose to Portland
Ave. Duration:
19h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$83.02–$281.00
Train from Portland to St.
Ave. Duration:
37h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$178.82–$574.77

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Millbrae to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.13–$15.33

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Oakland to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.88–$140.50
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$83.02–$485.36

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Redwood City Station to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.39–$39.60

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Denver to Des
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.73–$268.23

Jefferson Lines

Phone:
+1-858-800-8898
Website:
jeffersonlines.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.09–$127.73
Bus from Omaha to Sioux
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.15–$102.18
Bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.65–$140.50

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver to Omaha,
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.27–$178.82

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Minneapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Palo Alto to Minneapolis is to fly which costs $86.96 - $315.22 and takes 5h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Minneapolis?

The fastest way to get from Palo Alto to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct train between Palo Alto and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Palo Alto to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from California Avenue 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.

How far is it from Palo Alto to Minneapolis?

The distance between Palo Alto and Minneapolis is 2599 km. The road distance is 3248.2 km.

How do I travel from Palo Alto to Minneapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Minneapolis without a car is to night bus and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $250 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from Palo Alto to Minneapolis?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Palo Alto to Minneapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palo Alto to Minneapolis train from?

Palo Alto to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Jose station.

Train or fly from Palo Alto to Minneapolis?

The best way to get from Palo Alto to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 45m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $228.26 - $760.87 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the time difference between Palo Alto and Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is 2h ahead of Palo Alto. It is currently 05:11 in Palo Alto and 07:11 in Minneapolis.

Where does the Palo Alto to Minneapolis train arrive?

Palo Alto to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.

Can I drive from Palo Alto to Minneapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Palo Alto to Minneapolis is 3248 km. It takes approximately 31h 37m to drive from Palo Alto to Minneapolis.

Where can I stay near Minneapolis?

There are 514+ hotels available in Minneapolis. Prices start at $45.02 per night.
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