There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Tomahbus Greyhound US0150
4h 38m$66–108Drive 164.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Spartacar 164.3 mi
2h 52m$30–44Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtraktrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 17m$92–178Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 965
- Take the taxi from La Crosse to Spartataxi
5h 23m$107–148
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Sparta. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Tomah via Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Tomah Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Sparta is 187 miles. The road distance is 165.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $180 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Sparta, WI, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Tomah 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–50 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtrak 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Tomah Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Tomah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Tomah station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Tomah Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Sparta.
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