There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane MSP - MSN
- Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Columbustaxi
3h 15m$154–649Drive 257.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbuscar 257.9 mi
4h 33m$48–68Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
6h 25m$82–172Bus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548
7h 50m$124–170Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Stationtrain
5h 40m$625–1,063
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 15m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Cremer at Park And Ride via Saint Paul Union Depot and East Campus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Columbus Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Columbus is 264 miles. The road distance is 259.4 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $80 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs $80 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Columbus, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Columbus Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $65–95
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Green Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-255-1234
- Website
- greencabmadison.com
Madison Taxi
- Phone
- +1 608-255-8294
- Website
- madtaxi.com
Union Cab of Madison
- Phone
- +1 608-242-2000
- Website
- unioncab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbus Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Columbus.
There are seven+ hotels available in Columbus.