There are 4 ways to get from Bloomington to Staples by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
4h 32m$47–98Drive 144.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Staplescar 144.3 mi
2h 51m$27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927 / ...
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus Jefferson 829a
6h 8m$55–84Fly, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus
4h 20m$81–364
Bloomington to Staples by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Staples is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Staples is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Staples. 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 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Staples station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Staples Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Bloomington and Staples is 152 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Staples without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Bloomington to Staples, including transfers.
Bloomington to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Bloomington to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Staples is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 8m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, MN, USA and Staples, 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 Staples via 2nd Ave S & Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 6h 8m.
- 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
- Twice 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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Bloomington to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Staples is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Bloomington to Staples.
There are eight+ hotels available in Staples.