There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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 26m$47–98Drive 136.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staplescar 136.4 mi
2h 53m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus Jefferson 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus Jefferson 829a
6h 34m$60–88Fly, 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 40m$83–366
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul station to Staples. However, there are services departing from Marshall & Otis Station and arriving at Staples via St. Paul and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul 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 26m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Staples is 146 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $45 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, 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 Marshall & Otis Station to Staples via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul, and Brainerd in around 6h 34m.
- 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 St. Paul to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
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
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Staples.
There are eight+ hotels available in Staples.