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Minnesota History Center
Minnesota’s history museum presents statewide stories through exhibitions, artifacts, and interactive displays near the capitol complex.
Cheapest price on Sep 21
€108
Average ticket price on Sep 21
€134
Fastest journey on Sep 21
1 d 4 h 13 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
1 d 4 h 13 m
Trains on Sep 21
2
Distance
1822 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sandpoint, ID 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 Sandpoint, ID to Saint Paul, MN will cost around €134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €108.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 2 trains from Sandpoint, ID to Saint Paul, MN, including 2 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 1822 km distance in an average of 1 d 4 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 4 h 13 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 1 d 4 h 13 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sandpoint, ID to Saint Paul, MN among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €277 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 36m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €277, while a flight costs an average of €825.
Distance: 1132 miles (1822 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€277 Average price Cheapest | €825 Average price | €223 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
28h 43m Average total duration 28h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration Fastest 6h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Sandpoint, ID to Saint Paul, MN:
A train is €548 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sandpoint, ID to Saint Paul, MN costing on average €825.
Other travel options to Saint Paul, MN take longer:
Train takes on average 28h 13m.
Tickets start at around €277 compared to roughly €223 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-53.34. The journey takes 28h 13m versus 20h 11m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Sandpoint, ID to Saint Paul, MN trains for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:20 AM Sandpoint, ID | 28h13 | 1:33 PM Saint Paul, MN | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Sandpoint, ID to Saint Paul, MN run on average 2 times per day, taking around 28h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €248 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:20, the last at 23:13. The fastest train covers the 1132 miles (1822 km) distance in 28h 13m.
Distance 1132 miles (1822 km) |
Average train duration 28h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price €248 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 28h 13m |
First train 2:20 AM |
Last train 11:13 PM |
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Most Sandpoint, ID to Saint Paul, MN trains use the Sandpoint Station to Union Depot station pair. Use this guide to compare Sandpoint, ID and Saint Paul, MN train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sandpoint Station has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Sandpoint Station.
ATMs are available at Sandpoint Station.
Available at Sandpoint Station: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sandpoint Station.
Union Depot is 1 km from Saint Paul city centre. Public transport options include:
Union Depot has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Buttered Tin, Saint Dinette
Ticket office support is available at Union Depot. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Depot. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Depot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Depot: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Depot: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Saint Paul Hotel, Hyatt Place St. Paul/Downtown, InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront.
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