There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Phoenix by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MSP - PHX
4h 45m$152–552Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City to Tulsabus
- Take the bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
39h 46m$347–588Train, bus via Flagstaff
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
43h 41m$707–1,406Drive 1,594.1 mi
- Drive from Saint Paul to Phoenixcar 1,594.1 mi
29h 35m$291–421Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Stationbus
2d 20h$908–1,798
Saint Paul to Phoenix by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Phoenix is to fly which costs $150 - $550 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Phoenix is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $150 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul station to Phoenix station. However, there are services departing from 6th St & Washington Station and arriving at Phoenix Bus Station via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City and Tulsa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 46m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Phoenix is 1292 miles. The road distance is 1603.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Phoenix without a car is to bus which takes 39h 46m and costs $340 - $600.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Saint Paul to Phoenix, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Phoenix bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Phoenix is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $150 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 39h 46m.
Saint Paul to Phoenix bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Phoenix is 2h behind Saint Paul. It is currently 6:39 PM in Saint Paul and 4:39 PM in Phoenix.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Phoenix, AZ, USA?
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Phoenix (PHX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St & Washington Station to Phoenix Bus Station via Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City, and Tulsa Bus Station in around 39h 46m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Maricopa Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $750–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Des Moines to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Kansas City to Tulsa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Tulsa Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Maricopa Amtrak to North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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