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

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Saint Paul by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane CMH - MSP
    4h 27m
    $424–1,006

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2511
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus FlixBus 2548
    17h 45m
    $118–201

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    16h 10m
    $176–360

  4. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    16h 59m
    $211–469

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus
    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
    20h 39m
    $120–234

  6. Drive 708.9 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Saint Paulcar car 708.9 mi
    12h 43m
    $130–187

Columbus to Saint Paul by bus, foot, and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration16h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 27m

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

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Saint Paul Union Depot via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport in around 17h 45m.

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