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How to get fromSt. Louis to Saint Paulby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane STL - MSP
    3h 40m
    $384–956

  2. Drive 525 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Saint Paulcar car 525 mi
    9h 30m
    $96–139

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    13h 26m
    $222–454

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0153S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson 802
    14h 20m
    $108–207

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    16h 53m
    $133–236

St. Louis to Saint Paul by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration13h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$222Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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.

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