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How to get fromSaint Paul to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Saint Paul to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMSP - SAN
    5h 50m
    $204–958

  2. Fly to San Francisco International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeMSP - SFO
    6h 22m
    $122–566

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union StationtrainBorealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2d 3h
    $272–1,813

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2d 6h
    $207–682

  5. Drive 1,844 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Los Angelescar1,844 mi
    30h 7m
    $337–487

  6. Fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeMSP - SMF
    5h 53m
    $204–956

  7. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMSP - LAX
    6h 36m
    $223–716

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)planeMSP - SJC
    6h 16m
    $208–958

  9. Fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeMSP - SNA
    8h 21m
    $288–808

  10. Fly to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeMSP - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    8h 53m

Saint Paul to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and California, USA?

Delta, Sun Country Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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