The cheapest and fastest trains from New York, NY to St Paul, MN
Cheapest price
$569
Average price
$569
Fastest journey
1 d 2 h 49 m
Average duration
1 d 2 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
1622 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to St Paul, MN is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to St Paul, MN will cost around $569 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $569.
It's difficult to get from New York, NY to St Paul, MN without transferring at least once.
3:40 PM26h49New York, NY6:29 PMSt. Paul-minneapolis$5691One-way1 transfer
3:40 PM26h49New York, NY6:29 PMSt. Paul-minneapolis$5691One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for New York, NY to St Paul, MN
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to St Paul, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $223. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $223, and a train costs an average of $569.
Distance: 1007 miles (1622 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$569 Average price | $223 Average price Cheapest | $242 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
27h 19m Average total duration Fastest 26h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 25m Average total duration 32h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to St Paul, MN:
A bus is $346 (€280) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to St Paul, MN costing on average $569 (€461).
Other travel options to St Paul, MN take longer:
Train takes on average 26h 49m.
Bus takes on average 32h 55m.
Tickets start at around $569 (€461) compared to roughly $242 (€196) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-326.70 (€-264.60). The journey takes 26h 49m versus 17h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
New York, NY to St Paul, MN train times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to St Paul, MN trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:40 PM New York, NY | 26h49 | 6:29 PM St. Paul-minneapolis | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from New York, NY to St Paul, MN
Trains from New York, NY to St Paul, MN run on average 1 times per day, taking around 26h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $569 (€461) but you can travel from only $223 (€181) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 15:40, the last at 15:40. The fastest train covers the 1007 miles (1622 km) distance in 26h 49m.
Distance 1007 miles (1622 km) |
Average train duration 26h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $569 (€461) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 26h 49m |
First train 3:40 PM |
Last train 3:40 PM |
Train companies: Amtrak from New York, NY to St Paul, MN trainsAmtrak trains will get you between New York, NY and St Paul, MN from $223 (€181). 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 New York, NY to St Paul, MN
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to St Paul, MN by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at St Paul, MN, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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