Ottawa to Saint Paul by train
Saint Paul lies 1,362 km (846 mi) west of Ottawa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 25 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 1,661 km (1,032 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Ottawa | Saint Paul | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1 million | 303,176 |
| Elevation | 71 m (233 ft) | 242 m (794 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Stations on record | Rideau station, Pimisi station | Saint Paul Union Depot, Midway |
Clocks in Saint Paul are 1 h behind Ottawa right now, so a 18 h 25 min journey lands only 17 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint Paul
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Ottawa to Saint Paul
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Staying in Saint Paul
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Common questions
How far is Saint Paul from Ottawa?
1,362 km (846 mi) in a straight line, west of Ottawa; by road roughly 1,661 km (1,032 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ottawa to Saint Paul by train?
About 18 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ottawa and Saint Paul?
Saint Paul is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Toronto).
What currency do I need in Saint Paul?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.