The cheapest and fastest trains from Detroit, MI to Saint Paul, MN
Cheapest price
$190
Average price
$190
Fastest journey
17 h 30 m
Average duration
17 h 30 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
859 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Detroit, MI to Saint Paul, MN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Saint Paul, MN will cost around $190 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $190.
Of the 1 trains that leave Detroit, MI for Saint Paul, MN on Wed, Nov 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 859 km distance in an average of 17 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 17 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Detroit, MI to Saint Paul, MN
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Saint Paul, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €67, and a flight costs an average of €51.
Distance: 533 miles (859 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€175 Average price | €227 Average price | €75 Average price Cheapest |
13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 37m Average total duration 16h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Detroit, MI to Saint Paul, MN train times
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Saint Paul, MN trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:26 AM Detroit, MI | 17h30 | 3:56 AM Saint Paul, MN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Detroit, MI to Saint Paul, MN
Distance 533 miles (859 km) |
Average train duration 12h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $180 (€147) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 17h 30m |
First train 06:26 |
Last train 08:50 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Detroit, MI to Saint Paul, MN trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Detroit, MI and Saint Paul, MN from $63 (€51). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Detroit, MI to Saint Paul, MN

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Detroit, MI to Saint Paul, MN
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station.
- Cuisine Restaurant
- New Center Eatery
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $1
- Hotel St. Regis
- The Inn on Ferry Street
- MotorCity Casino Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a main hall with ticketing and waiting areas
- platforms are accessible via the main entrance.
- QLine streetcar
- Bus: Several lines available
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available with several options for short-term and long-term stays.
- The Buttered Tin
- Saint Dinette
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- $1
- The Saint Paul Hotel
- Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown
- InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and regional trains
- Hall 3: event spaces and retail
- Metro Transit: Green Line
- Bus: Several lines available
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