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How to get fromSaint Paul to Columbusby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MSP - CMH
    4h 20m
    $424–1,006

  2. Bus via Chicago

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus Chicago
    16h 43m
    $93–200

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    16h 1m
    $181–356

  4. Drive 708 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Columbuscar car 708 mi
    12h 45m
    $130–187

  5. Train, bus via Toledo

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    16h 21m
    $216–466

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Mitchell Airport to Columbusbus bus FlixBus 2511
    17h 45m
    $119–198

Saint Paul to Columbus by train, foot, and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 645.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Columbus - Mound St via Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, and Chicago in around 16h 43m.

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