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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Saint Cloudby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Saint Cloud by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    3h 24m
    $25–52

  2. Bus, line 54 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Union Depot & Wacouta Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Union Depot & Sibley Station to MSP Terminal 1 Transit Stationbus bus 54
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to St. Cloud State University - Atwood Memorial Centerbus bus
    3h 39m
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Union Depot Station & Terminalbus bus METRO B Line
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Saint Cloudbus bus FlixBus 2548
    3h 30m
    $13–22

  4. Drive 68.2 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Saint Cloudcar car 68.2 mi
    1h 24m
    $13–18

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Saint Cloud by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Saint Cloud, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to St. Cloud Station twice daily. Tickets cost $23–50 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Saint Cloud via Union Depot Station & Terminal and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 3h 30m.

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