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How to Travel from

San Francisco 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:
$204.11–$382.71
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$523.03
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$459.25

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$306.16–$637.84
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
5h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.38–$829.20

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:
$82.92–$369.95

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:
$178.60–$510.27
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.38–$701.63
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$612.33

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$89.30–$408.22
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$574.06

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.84–$14.03

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:
$127.57–$433.73
Train from Oakland to Portland
Ave. Duration:
18h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$267.89
Train from Portland to St.
Ave. Duration:
37h 48m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$178.60–$574.06

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from San Francisco Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.86–$153.08
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Denver to Des
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$127.57–$267.89

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:
$51.03–$127.57
Bus from Omaha to Sioux
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.10–$102.05
Bus from Sioux Falls to Minneapolis
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$53.58–$140.33

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver to Omaha,
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$178.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Minneapolis is to fly which costs $86.96 - $315.22 and takes 5h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Minneapolis?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Minneapolis station. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Oakland, Portland and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 11h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

The distance between San Francisco and Minneapolis is 2589 km. The road distance is 3202.5 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Minneapolis without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Minneapolis without a car is to bus which takes 47h 52m and costs $239.13 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from San Francisco to Minneapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Minneapolis train from?

San Francisco to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Oakland station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Minneapolis is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs $86.96 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $239.13 - $923.91 and takes 47h 52m, you could also train, which costs $217.39 - $760.87 and takes 2 days 11h.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is 2h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 04:08 in San Francisco and 06:08 in Minneapolis.

Where does the San Francisco to Minneapolis train arrive?

San Francisco to Minneapolis train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Minneapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Minneapolis is 3202 km. It takes approximately 31h 6m to drive from San Francisco 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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