There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Motley by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
4h 42m$67–122Drive 136.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Motleycar 136.8 mi
2h 40m$25–37Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus Jefferson Lines 829
6h 20m$76–110Fly, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the taxi from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Motleytaxi
2h 58m$107–393
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Motley is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Motley is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Motley. However, there are services departing from I-35W & 98th St Station and arriving at Staples via Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Motley station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Staples Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Bloomington and Motley is 160 miles. The road distance is 137.6 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Motley without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Bloomington to Motley, including transfers.
Bloomington to Motley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Bloomington to Motley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Motley is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $65 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, MN, USA and Motley, MN, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from I-35W & 98th St Station to Motley via 2nd Ave S & Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, Brainerd, and Staples in around 6h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Staples
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–26
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–26
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Motley bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Bloomington to Motley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Motley is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Bloomington to Motley.
There are seven+ hotels available in Motley.







