There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Saint Paul by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
best- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane AUS - MSP
4h 44m$213–805Drive to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Austin to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)car
- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GRK - MSP
6h 14m$124–570Bus via Irving
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
27h$231–396Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
36h 54m$533–1,064Drive 1,119.6 mi
- Drive from Austin to Saint Paulcar 1,119.6 mi
18h 35m$205–296Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane SAT - MSP
6h 44m$156–728Bus
- Take the bus from Austin to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus
28h 49m$315–362
Austin to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austin to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $200 - $300 and takes 18h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Austin to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $210 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Austin to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from 303 7th/San Jacinto and arriving at St. Paul via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
No, there is no direct train from Austin to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Austin and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 54m.
The distance between Austin and Saint Paul is 1065 miles. The road distance is 1126.1 miles.
The best way to get from Austin to Saint Paul without a car is to bus via Irving which takes 27h and costs $230 - $400.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Austin to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Austin to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Austin to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Austin station.
The best way to get from Austin to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $210 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Irving, which costs $230 - $400 and takes 27h, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 36h 54m.
What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 303 7th/San Jacinto to St. Paul via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 27h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Austin to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $400–800
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–170
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Omaha, NE to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kansas City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Des Moines to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Austin to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $227
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Austin to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Austin to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austin to Saint Paul is 1126 miles. It takes approximately 18h 35m to drive from Austin to Saint Paul.
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