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

The distance between Saint Paul and Raleigh is around 1,200 miles (1,932km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint Paul to Raleigh by plane, 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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Minneapolis (MSP) to Fayetteville Municipal (FAY) then take the bus to Raleigh.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    $355
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Bus

Take the bus to Chicago then New York NY - 3 Allen St and then to Saunders St Raleigh NC.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $220
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Chicago Union Station then Rockville Amtrak and then to Raleigh Union Station.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $220

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Drive

Drive to Raleigh.

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Distance1,200 miles (1,932km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Paul and Raleigh

There are several options for getting from Saint Paul to Raleigh by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $220 and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $355.

The distance between Saint Paul and Raleigh is around 1,200 miles (1,932km). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 988 miles (1,590km)

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

The quickest way to get from Saint Paul to Raleigh is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx $355.

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Paul and Raleigh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $220 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Paul and Raleigh. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Paul to Raleigh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak and UNION STATION station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.

Amtrak run train services between Saint Paul and Raleigh. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 7h, 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 Saint Paul and Raleigh. It typically takes around 1 day 6h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Paul to Raleigh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chicago, Clark & Harrison, Wentworth & Cermak and New York NY - 3 Allen St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 6h.

Megabus, Wanda Coach and Greyhound USA run regular bus services between Saint Paul and Raleigh. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 6h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

The closest major airport to Raleigh is Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) (RDU) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Raleigh. Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) (FAY) and Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) (GSO) 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 Saint Paul and Raleigh. The distance is around 1,200 miles (1,932km) 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 Saint Paul to Raleigh is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around $355.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Paul and Raleigh

Transport options from Saint Paul to Raleigh
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
5hrs
$355
twice daily2,116km (1,315 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 6h
$220
3 times a week2,766km (1,719 miles)
Bus via Chicago1 day 10h
$230
once daily2,444km (1,519 miles)
Train + 1 similar
1 day 7h
$220
once daily2,385km (1,482 miles)
Train via Chicago Union Station1 day 13h
$230
6 times a week2,592km (1,611 miles)
Drive
20h 25m
$120
on demand1,932km (1,200 miles)

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Airports near Raleigh

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

RDU
Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
International Airport
Distance
11 miles (17km) from Raleigh
FAY
Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56 miles (91km) from Raleigh
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
International Airport
Distance
76 miles (122km) from Raleigh