There are 5 ways to get from Aitkin to Saint Paul by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the taxi from Aitkin to Staples Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain Empire Builder
4h 26m$206–274Drive 132.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Aitkin to Saint Paulcar 132.4 mi
2h 38m$25–35Bus via 5th St Transit Center Gate B
- Take the bus from Aitkin to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 929
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 928
5h 22m$56–84Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Aitkin to Brainerdbus
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
3h 31m$86–414Bus
- Take the bus from Aitkin to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 929
- Take the bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
5h 53m$81–89
Aitkin to Saint Paul by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aitkin to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $24 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Aitkin to Saint Paul is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $24 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Aitkin to Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Aitkin and arriving at 5th St & Cedar Station via Brainerd and 5th St Transit Center Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Aitkin and Saint Paul is 198 miles. The road distance is 133.1 miles.
The best way to get from Aitkin to Saint Paul without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $200 - $280.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Aitkin to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Aitkin to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Aitkin station.
Aitkin to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aitkin to Saint Paul is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Aitkin to Saint Paul.
There are 400+ hotels available in Saint Paul.
What companies run services between Aitkin, MN, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Aitkin to 5th St & Cedar Station via Brainerd and 5th St Transit Center Gate B in around 5h 22m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Staples Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Aitkin to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Brainerd to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Aitkin to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $19–27
Bus from Aitkin to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $19–27
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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