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How to get fromCincinnati to Saint Paulby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Saint Paul by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Covington

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    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CVG - MSP
    4h 12m
    $454–1,104

  2. Drive  684.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Saint Paulcar car 684.9 mi
    11h 30m
    $125–181

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    14h 40m
    $264–415

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus FlixBus 2548
    15h 40m
    $131–194

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SDF - MSP
    4h 43m
    $131–681

  6. Bus via Stadium Village Station

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    18h 4m
    $128–201

  7. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    18h 41m
    $334–600

Cincinnati to Saint Paul by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Covington (CVG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cincinnati to Saint Paul Union Depot via Madison in around 15h 40m.

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