There are 9 ways to get from Salinas to Minnesota by shuttle, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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.
Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
best- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SJC - MSP
7h 24m$255–1,062Bus, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Salinas to San Josebus
- Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SFO - MSP
7h 33m$165–701Bus
- Take the bus from Salinas Train Station to Oaklandbus
- Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolisbus
2d 3h$395–720Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Salinas to Portlandtrain Coast Starlight
- Take the train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
2d 13h$734–1,600Drive 2,017.5 mi
- Drive from Salinas to Minneapoliscar 2,017.5 mi
33h 13m$369–532Fly Monterey Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Fly from Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane MRY - MSP
9h 17m$188–860Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Rochester
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Rochester (RST)plane SJC - RST
11h 59m$203–848Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Duluth International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane SJC - DLH
12h 3m$213–810Train, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain
- Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SMF - MSP
11h 33m$259–1,027
Salinas to Minnesota by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Minnesota is to bus and Caltrain and fly which costs $160 - $700 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Salinas to Minnesota is to shuttle and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $250 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Minnesota. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Minneapolis via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Salinas to Minnesota station. However, there are services departing from Salinas and arriving at Government Plaza Station via Portland and Union Depot Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.
The distance between Salinas and Minnesota is 1655 miles. The road distance is 2029.3 miles.
The best way to get from Salinas to Minnesota without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $390 - $750.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Salinas to Minnesota, including transfers.
Salinas to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.
Salinas to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Salinas station.
The best way to get from Salinas to Minnesota is to bus which takes 2 days 3h and costs $390 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 2 days 13h, you could also fly, which costs $180 - $900 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Salinas, CA, USA and Minnesota, USA?
You can take a bus from Salinas Train Station to Minneapolis via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 2d 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salinas to Government Plaza Station via Portland, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 2d 13h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rochester via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Salt Lake City, Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via San Francisco International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Monterey Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Rochester via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Salinas to Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Oakland to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-660-4287
- Website
- caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northbound
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- https://www.caltrain.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.caltrain.com/?active_tab=route_explorer_tab
- One-way Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +1 831-373-7777
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Shuttle from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Standard Rate
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–95
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Salinas to San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Salinas to Minnesota bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Oakland station.
Minnesota is 2h ahead of Salinas. It is currently 11:47 AM in Salinas and 1:47 PM in Minnesota.
Salinas to Minnesota train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Portland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Minnesota is 2029 miles. It takes approximately 33h 13m to drive from Salinas to Minnesota.
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