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How to get fromColumbia to Saint Paulby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbia to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Columbia

    best
    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CAE - MSP
    6h 46m
    $274–1,304

  2. Drive 1,162.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Columbia to Saint Paulcar car 1,162.8 mi
    20h 39m
    $213–307

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    37h 54m
    $536–1,107

  4. Train to Savannah, fly

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Savannah Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Savannah (SAV) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAV - MSP
    7h 36m
    $256–944

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus bus
    42h 14m
    $493–994

Columbia to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration37h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$536Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,008 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Columbia, SC, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Columbia (CAE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Columbia Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 37h 54m.

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