How to travel from Charlotte to Saint Paul, United States of America

The distance between Charlotte and Saint Paul is around 1,145 miles (1,843km) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 19h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Charlotte to Saint Paul by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Toledo then Chicago IL and then to St Paul MN.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $175
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Train

Take the train to Charlottesville then Chicago Union Station and then to St. Paul-Minneapolis.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $215
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Drive

Drive to Saint Paul.

  • Duration19h 25m
  • Distance1,145 miles (1,843km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Charlotte and Saint Paul

There are several options for getting from Charlotte to Saint Paul by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $175 and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 19h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $115.

The distance between Charlotte and Saint Paul is around 1,145 miles (1,843km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 931 miles (1,499km)

It takes around 1 day 4h to get from Charlotte and Saint Paul by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Charlotte to Saint Paul is to drive which takes around 19h 25m and will set you back approx $115.

The cheapest way to travel between Charlotte and Saint Paul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $175 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Charlotte and Saint Paul. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Charlotte to Saint Paul. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Charlottesville and Chicago Union Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

Amtrak run train services between Charlotte and Saint Paul. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 1 day 10h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Charlotte and Saint Paul. It typically takes around 1 day 4h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Charlotte to Saint Paul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toledo, Chicago IL and Chicago. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 4h.

Greyhound USA, Barons Bus and Megabus run regular bus services between Charlotte and Saint Paul. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 4h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Charlotte to Saint Paul. We recommend that you take the bus to Toledo then Chicago IL and then to St Paul MN. instead which will take 1 day 4h.

The closest major airport to Saint Paul is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (MSP) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Saint Paul. Rochester International Airport (RST) (RST) and Eau Claire Airport (EAU) (EAU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Charlotte and Saint Paul. The distance is around 1,145 miles (1,843km) by road and it will take around 19h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Charlotte to Saint Paul is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 4h and will usually cost around $175.

How do I get from Charlotte to Saint Paul

Compare travel optionsbetween Charlotte and Saint Paul

Transport options from Charlotte to Saint Paul
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1 day 4h
$175
once daily2,122km (1,319 miles)
Train
1 day 10h
$215
6 times a week2,372km (1,474 miles)
Drive
19h 25m
$115
on demand1,843km (1,145 miles)

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Airports near Saint Paul

The following major airports near Saint Paul offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
International Airport
Distance
7 miles (11km) from Saint Paul
RST
Rochester International Airport (RST)
International Airport
Distance
78 miles (125km) from Saint Paul
EAU
Eau Claire Airport (EAU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79 miles (127km) from Saint Paul