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How to get fromMinneapolis to San Rafaelby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis to San Rafael by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Larkspur - dropoffbus bus
    7h 7m
    $145–586

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Francisco Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 9h
    $395–923

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Oaklandtrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 13h
    $690–1,546

  4. Drive 1,927.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to San Rafaelcar car 1,927.2 mi
    31h 40m
    $352–508

  5. Fly to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    8h 37m
    $244–1,159

  6. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to El Cerrito Del Nortesubway subway
    8h 42m
    $278–1,326

  7. Fly to Sonoma County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sonoma County Airport (STS)plane plane MSP - STS
    2. Take the bus from Sonoma Co Airport Terminal to San Rafaelbus bus
    9h 39m
    $174–809

  8. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    9h 30m
    $271–1,264

Minneapolis to San Rafael by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$395Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and San Rafael, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Des Moines, Kansas City, Tulsa Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Francisco Bus Station, and Salesforce Transit Center-Bus Plaza Bay A in around 2d 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave to San Rafael Transit Center-Platform B via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Portland, Oakland, Lake Merritt, Montgomery Street, and Mission St & 2nd St in around 2d 13h.

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