There are 7 ways to get from Houston to Saint Paul by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)
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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane IAH - MSP
5h 19m$135–657Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston 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 20m$240–400Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
33h 37m$482–972Drive 1,161.8 mi
- Drive from Houston to Saint Paulcar 1,161.8 mi
19h 14m$212–307Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane HOU - MSP
4h 48m$183–854Bus
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus
- Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
32h 35m$276–527Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
38h 31m$550–1,159
Houston to Saint Paul by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 19h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $180 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at St. Paul via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Houston to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Houston and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 31m.
The distance between Houston and Saint Paul is 1074 miles. The road distance is 1168.6 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Saint Paul without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 27h 20m and costs $240 - $400.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Houston to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Houston to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
Houston to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $240 - $400 and takes 27h 20m, you could also train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 38h 31m.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to St. Paul via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City, and Des Moines in around 27h 20m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- 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
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–650
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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 Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $80–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle K
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $160–310
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More Questions & Answers
Houston to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Houston to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Saint Paul is 1169 miles. It takes approximately 19h 14m to drive from Houston to Saint Paul.
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