There are 7 ways to get from Winnipeg to Saint Paul by plane, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane YWG - MSP
4h 33m$194–905Drive to Grand Forks International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Winnipeg to Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)car
- Fly from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane GFK - MSP
4h 32m$92–457Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar
- Take the bus from St. Ignace to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Baybus
- Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
36h 42m$181–400Train
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2d 16h$857–1,623Drive 464.2 mi
- Drive from Winnipeg to Saint Paulcar 464.2 mi
7h 38m$96–138Drive to Hector International Airport, fly
- Drive from Winnipeg to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane FAR - MSP
5h 19m$102–458Drive to Thief River Falls, fly
- Drive from Winnipeg to Thief River Falls (TVF)car
- Fly from Thief River Falls (TVF) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane TVF - MSP
5h 4m$251–465
Winnipeg to Saint Paul by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Saint Paul is to drive and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Saint Paul. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at St. Paul-Minneapolis via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Winnipeg and Saint Paul is 409 miles. The road distance is 466.9 miles.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Saint Paul without a car is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $850 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Winnipeg to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Saint Paul train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Saint Paul is to fly which takes 4h 33m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $850 - $1,700 and takes 2 days 16h.
Saint Paul is 1h behind Winnipeg. It is currently 11:23 PM in Winnipeg and 10:23 PM in Saint Paul.
Winnipeg to Saint Paul train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Delta flies from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to St. Paul-Minneapolis via Toronto Union Station, Buffalo Depew Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Grand Forks International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Hector International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- keylimeair.com
Flights from Thief River Falls to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $370–550
- Business Plus
- $380–600
- Economy
- $350–650
- Economy Plus
- $390–700
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $290–450
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 363 7512
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from St. Ignace to Escanaba
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Escanaba to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Indian Trails
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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