There are 5 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus
3h 10m$81–360Drive 141.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staplescar 141.3 mi
2h 59m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain Empire Builder
4h 22m$47–98Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus Groome Transportation - Brainerd
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus Jefferson 829a
5h 20m$78–86Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Staples141.3 mi
2h 59m
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport and arriving at Staples via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) 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 22m.
The distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Staples is 151 miles. The road distance is 142.1 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples, including transfers.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $90 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), 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 Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Staples via Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd and Brainerd in around 5h 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 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
- Phone
- +1 320-316-0943
- Website
- groometransportation.com
Bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- groometransportation.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Staples
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd station.
Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Staples.
There are eight+ hotels available in Staples.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Minneapolis Airport (MSP) and Staples. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.