There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
2h 9m$390–916Drive 511.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paulcar 511.9 mi
9h 16m$94–135Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
14h 57m$208–462Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0153S
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0156
16h 31m$97–194Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
20h 35m$140–244
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 16m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $390 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via St Louis Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from St. Louis Airport (STL) station to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via St. Louis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Saint Paul is 459 miles. The road distance is 514.8 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 14h 57m and costs $200 - $470.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $390 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $470 and takes 14h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $95 - $200 and takes 16h 31m.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta and Southwest Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station to St. Paul-Minneapolis via CIVIC CENTER station, St. Louis, and Chicago Union Station in around 14h 57m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–190
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Saint Paul Union Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
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More Questions & Answers
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 16m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Saint Paul.
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