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How to get fromSan Diego to Saint Paulby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to Saint Paul by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SAN - MSP
    4h 12m
    $216–544

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tulsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tulsa to St. Paulbus bus
    2d 3h
    $394–689

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2d 6h
    $863–1,837

  4. Drive 1,905.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Saint Paulcar car 1,905.8 mi
    31h 27m
    $348–503

  5. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2d 9h
    $377–542

San Diego to Saint Paul by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$394Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,539.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and two other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to St. Paul via Los Angeles Union Station and Tulsa in around 2d 3h.

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