What is the cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Saint Paul?

The cheapest way to get from St. Louis to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Louis to Saint Paul?

The fastest way to get from St. Louis to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $380 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between St. Louis and Saint Paul?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis station to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from St Louis Bus Station and arriving at Saint Paul Union Depot via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

Is there a direct train between St. Louis and Saint Paul?

No, there is no direct train from St. Louis to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from St. Louis and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from St. Louis to Saint Paul?

The distance between St. Louis and Saint Paul is 473 miles. The road distance is 528.1 miles.

How do I travel from St. Louis to Saint Paul without a car?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs $170 - $410.

How long does it take to get from St. Louis to Saint Paul?

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from St. Louis to Saint Paul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Saint Paul bus from?

St. Louis to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Louis to Saint Paul train from?

St. Louis to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from St. Louis to Saint Paul?

The best way to get from St. Louis to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $380 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $410 and takes 13h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $210 and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the St. Louis to Saint Paul bus arrive?

St. Louis to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the St. Louis to Saint Paul train arrive?

St. Louis to Saint Paul train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from St. Louis to Saint Paul?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis to Saint Paul is 528 miles. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from St. Louis to Saint Paul.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Louis to Saint Paul?

Book your St. Louis to Saint Paul train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from St. Louis to Saint Paul?

Book your St. Louis to Saint Paul bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Saint Paul?

There are 522+ hotels available in Saint Paul.

St. Louis to Saint Paul - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

How to get fromSt. Louis to Saint Paul

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from St. Louis to Saint Paul by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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
1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane STL - MSP
3h 34m
$384–956
Drive 525 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St. Louis to Saint Paulcar 525 mi
9h 30m
$96–139
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Borealis / ...
13h 26m
$175–405
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus Greyhound US0150
14h 50m
$108–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolisbus
17h 27m
$162–322

St. Louis to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)

21Weekly Trains

13h 26mAverage Duration

$175Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from St. Louis to Saint Paul.

Launch map view

Distance: 470.7 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, 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 St. Louis to St. Paul-Minneapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 13h 26m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.