There are 3 ways to get from Alexandria to Saint Paul by bus, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Alexandria to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 938 / ...
2h 59m$54–73Drive 142.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Alexandria to Saint Paulcar 142.1 mi
2h 22m$26–38Drive, fly
- Drive from Alexandria to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)car
- Fly from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane BRD - MSP
3h 34m$59–357
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Saint Paul is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Saint Paul is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Saint Paul station. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at 5th St & Cedar Station via 5th St Transit Center Gate B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Alexandria and Saint Paul is 146 miles. The road distance is 143 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Saint Paul without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Alexandria to Saint Paul, including transfers.
Alexandria to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Alexandria station.
Alexandria to Saint Paul bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Saint Paul is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Alexandria to Saint Paul.
There are 489+ hotels available in Saint Paul.
What companies run services between Alexandria, MN, USA and Saint Paul, MN, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Alexandria to Minneapolis twice daily. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 2h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Alexandria to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–55
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