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

The distance between Richmond and Saint Paul is around 989 miles (1,592km) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Richmond to Saint Paul by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Alexandria then fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Minneapolis (MSP).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    $300
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Washington then Chicago and then to St Paul MN.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $195
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $175
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Saint Paul.

  • Duration19h 50m
  • Distance1,194 miles (1,922km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Richmond and Saint Paul

There are several options for getting from Richmond to Saint Paul by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $130 and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $300.

The distance between Richmond and Saint Paul is around 989 miles (1,592km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 959 miles (1,544km)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Richmond and Saint Paul by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 19h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Richmond to Saint Paul is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx $300.

The cheapest way to travel between Richmond and Saint Paul, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $130 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Richmond and Saint Paul. We recommend that you take the train to Alexandria then fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Minneapolis (MSP). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Richmond and Saint Paul. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Richmond to Saint Paul. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Washington, Chicago and Chicago. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Greyhound USA and Megabus run regular bus services between Richmond and Saint Paul. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Richmond to Saint Paul. We recommend that you take the train to Alexandria then fly from Reagan Washington (DCA) to Minneapolis (MSP). instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Richmond and Saint Paul. The distance is around 1,194 miles (1,922km) by road and it will take around 19h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Richmond to Saint Paul is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around $300.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Richmond and Saint Paul

Transport options from Richmond to Saint Paul
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
5h 40m
$300
every 20 mins1,685km (1,047 miles)
Train to Alexandria, Fly6h 25m
$435
every 20 mins1,698km (1,055 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 25m
$360
6 times a week1,592km (989 miles)
Train to Washington Union Station, plane6h 35m
$275
every 20 mins1,752km (1,089 miles)
Bus
1 day 7h
$195
once daily2,174km (1,351 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
1 day 3h
$175
once daily2,068km (1,285 miles)
Bus to Charlottesville Amtrak Station, train1 day 7h
$170
6 times a week2,070km (1,287 miles)
Bus to Charlottesville Amtrak Station, train1 day 8h
$130
4 times a week2,149km (1,335 miles)
Drive
19h 50m
$120
on demand1,922km (1,194 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