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How to get fromRochester to Staplesby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Rochester to Staples by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    5h 27m
    $104–159

  2. Drive  215.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rochester to Staplescar car 215.1 mi
    4h 16m
    $40–57

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis / St Paul Airport to Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus
    7h 20m
    $128–136

  4. Fly Rochester to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane RST - BRD
    2. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus
    7h 32m
    $79–388

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD)plane plane MSP - BRD
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Staplesbus bus
    5h 18m
    $133–451

  6. Fly Rochester to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane RST - MSP
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Staples Stationtrain train
    6h 45m
    $118–510

Rochester to Staples by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 215.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Rochester, MN, USA and Staples, MN, USA?

You can take a bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Staples via Minneapolis / St Paul Airport, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Brainerd, and Brainerd in around 7h 20m.

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