There are 2 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Staples by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Staples is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Staples is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Staples. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Staples via Duluth and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Staples is 272 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Staples without a car is to bus which takes 7h 47m and costs $95 - $150.
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Grand Rapids to Staples, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Grand Rapids station.
Grand Rapids to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Duluth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Staples is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Grand Rapids to Staples.
There are eight+ hotels available in Staples.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, MN, USA and Staples, MN, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Grand Rapids to Staples via Grand Rapids, Duluth, and Brainerd in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Duluth 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
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