There are 6 ways to get from Raleigh to Saint Paul by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 from Raleigh-Durham International Airport
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane RDU - MSP
4h 57m$124–406Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
32h 40m$206–356Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
32h 59m$380–854Drive 1,187.4 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Saint Paulcar 1,187.4 mi
20h 25m$217–313Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAY - MSP
7h 43m$148–639Train, bus
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
37h$367–771
Raleigh to Saint Paul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Saint Paul is to fly which costs $120 - $410 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $120 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 59m.
The distance between Raleigh and Saint Paul is 1006 miles. The road distance is 1194.3 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 32h 40m and costs $200 - $360.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Raleigh to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Raleigh to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $120 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $360 and takes 32h 40m, you could also train, which costs $380 - $900 and takes 32h 59m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Saint Paul Union Depot via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 32h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Fayetteville Municipal Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Saint Paul is 1h behind Raleigh. It is currently 10:45 PM in Raleigh and 9:45 PM in Saint Paul.
Raleigh to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Saint Paul is 1194 miles. It takes approximately 20h 25m to drive from Raleigh to Saint Paul.
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