There are 4 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena 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 50m$87–148Drive 154 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadenacar 154 mi
3h 17m$29–41Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus Jefferson Lines 927
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus Jefferson Lines 829
6h 19m$59–92Fly, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane MSP - BRD
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Wadenabus
5h$87–374
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena by tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Wadena via Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Staples Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Wadena is 164 miles. The road distance is 154.9 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena, including transfers.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Wadena, 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 vehicle from Raymond Ave Station to Wadena via Target Field Station Platform 2, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 6h 19m.
- 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 Minneapolis to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Brainerd to Wadena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
Bus from Brainerd to Wadena
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $22–35
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More Questions & Answers
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Brainerd station.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staples Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Wadena.
There are six+ hotels available in Wadena.