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

The distance between Raleigh and Saint Paul is around 1,199 miles (1,930km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Raleigh to Saint Paul by bus, plane, 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 and Plane

Take the bus to Fayetteville then fly from Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) to Minneapolis (MSP).

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $295
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Bus

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

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $190
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Multiple bus operators

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Train

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

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $220

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Drive

Drive to Saint Paul.

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Distance1,199 miles (1,930km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Raleigh and Saint Paul

There are several options for getting from Raleigh to Saint Paul by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $190 and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $295.

The distance between Raleigh and Saint Paul is around 1,199 miles (1,930km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 988 miles (1,590km)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Raleigh and Saint Paul by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Raleigh to Saint Paul is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx $295.

The cheapest way to travel between Raleigh and Saint Paul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $190 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Raleigh and Saint Paul. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Raleigh to Saint Paul. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Washington Union Station, ROCKVILLE station and Chicago Union Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Amtrak run train services between Raleigh and Saint Paul. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 8h, 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 Raleigh and Saint Paul. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Raleigh to Saint Paul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Winston Salem, Toledo, Chicago IL and Chicago. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

Greyhound USA, Barons Bus and Megabus run regular bus services between Raleigh and Saint Paul. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Raleigh to Saint Paul. We recommend that you take the bus to Fayetteville then fly from Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) to Minneapolis (MSP). instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Raleigh and Saint Paul. The distance is around 1,199 miles (1,930km) by road and it will take around 20h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Raleigh to Saint Paul is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around $295.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Raleigh and Saint Paul

Transport options from Raleigh to Saint Paul
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 45m
$295
twice daily2,115km (1,314 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
$190
once daily2,174km (1,351 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 8h
$220
once daily2,385km (1,482 miles)
Train via Alexandria1 day 13h
$230
6 times a week2,592km (1,611 miles)
Drive
20h 25m
$120
on demand1,930km (1,199 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