There are 5 ways to get from Saint Paul to Saint Charles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
3h 59m$386–956Drive 505 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Saint Charlescar 505 mi
9h 11m$93–134Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain Lincoln Service / ...
14h 43m$228–464Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
16h 48m$99–193Bus via MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 803
- Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0153S
17h 50m$131–216
Saint Paul to Saint Charles by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Saint Charles is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Saint Charles is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $380 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Saint Charles. However, there are services departing from Saint Paul Union Depot and arriving at 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Des Moines, Civic Center Transit Center and North Hanley Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Saint Charles station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at NORTH HANLEY station via Chicago Union Station and CIVIC CENTER station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 43m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Saint Charles is 473 miles. The road distance is 508 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Saint Charles without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs $220 - $470.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Saint Paul to Saint Charles, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Saint Paul to Saint Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Saint Charles is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $380 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $470 and takes 14h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 16h 48m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Saint Charles, MO, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to 4375 Rider Trail North Sb via Chicago Union Station, St. Louis, CIVIC CENTER station, NORTH HANLEY station, and North Hanley Transit Center in around 14h 43m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
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 St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
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More Questions & Answers
Saint Paul to Saint Charles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Saint Paul to Saint Charles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Saint Charles is 508 miles. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Saint Paul to Saint Charles.
There are 213+ hotels available in Saint Charles.