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How to get fromSaint Paul to Los Angelesby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Saint Paul to Los Angeles by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MSP - LAX
    6h 9m
    $129–416

  2. Bus via Denver

    1. Take the bus from St. Paul to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    42h 24m

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 4h
    $834–1,770

  4. Drive 1,844.9 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Los Angelescar car 1,844.9 mi
    30h 19m
    $337–487

  5. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MSP - BUR
    8h 31m
    $208–662

  6. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MSP - LGB
    9h 22m
    $158–658

  7. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 76 bus, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane MSP - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Airport-Arrival Terminal to Macarthur-Harborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    4. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    9h 33m
    $204–824

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Tulsabus bus Jefferson Lines 801
    2. Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 1h
    $382–662

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration4h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,556.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Paul to Los Angeles Union Station via Des Moines, Denver, Denver Union Station, and Las Vegas Bus Terminal in around 42h 24m.

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