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How to get fromMinneapolis to Clarissaby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Clarissa by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    4h 58m
    $97–162

  2. Drive 130.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Clarissacar car 130.9 mi
    2h 35m
    $24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus Jefferson 927
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus Jefferson 829a
    5h 7m
    $107–145

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    2. Take the taxi from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) to Clarissataxi taxi
    3h 52m
    $172–472

  5. Line 3 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Ave S & 3rd Ave / 4th Ave to Union Depot Station & Terminalbus bus 3
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    5h 30m
    $97–162

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Osakis Gas Martbus bus Groome Transportation - Alexandria
    2. Take the taxi from Osakis Gas Mart to Clarissataxi taxi
    5h 39m
    $129–150

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Clarissa, 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 to Clarissa via Brainerd and Staples in around 5h 7m.

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